Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia Reveals Flag Creation Site
The Betsy Ross House at 229 Arch Street offers a detailed look at the 1776 flag making event tied to Washington Morris and Col. George Ross. The two-and-a-half story brick building preserves original features such as a blue tiled mantel and colonial doors while exposing changes over time.
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John Ross
Betsy Ross
Florence Nightingale
Arch Street
Philadelphia
George Washington
George Ross
Betsy
Robert Morris
Secret Commission
Colonial
General Washington
Congress
Reverence to the Flag Emblem and Salute Rules
The flag code adopted after the 1923 1924 Washington conferences prescribes facing the flag during hoisting lowering or parade. Uniformed personnel render the right hand salute while civilians remove headwear and place the hand over the heart. Women salute by placing the right hand over the heart. the salute in moving columns occurs as the flag passes.
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Washington
Adams and Jefferson Die on Fourth of July 1826
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4 1826 the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. They were the only two signers to become President.
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Adams
Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Liberty Bell Among Two Treasured Bells Linking U S History
A Philadelphia correspondent notes two bells central to early American history. The Liberty Bell rang in 1776 for the Declaration of Independence and cracked in 1835 at Chief Justice Marshall’s funeral. The Old North Church chimes were removed to prevent seizure for ammunition during the Revolution.
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Philadelphia
John Marshall
United States Supreme Court
America
Caust
The Orator of the Revolution Patrick Henry’s Liberty Night
The piece recalls Patrick Henry’s 1775 Virginia Convention cry Give me liberty or give me death. It credits Henry with shaping the idea that government is a contract between king and people and that royal violation is a just cause against tyranny.
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Patrick Henry
Virginia
Richmond
Declaration transcription by Timothy Matlack not Jefferson
Transcribed declaration shows Timothy Matlack did the transcription work, not Thomas Jefferson or John Hancock. The note cites Matlack as the actual scribe for the Declaration of Independence.
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Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Timothy Matlack
Heroes of Faith Hebrews Eleven Card
Lesson for June 27 surveys Hebrews eleven, from creation to Joseph, emphasizing faith as the core virtue. It highlights understanding, worship, fellowship, assurance, salvation, obedience, vision, resurrection, and forward-looking hope with Abraham, Noah, Abel, Enoch, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and others as examples.
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Joseph
God
Abel
Enoch
Noah
Christ
Abraham
Carey
Judson
Livingstone
Isaac
Jacob
Opportunities to Act in Love Delayed by Waiting
A thoughtful quote by F WW Robertson warns that people miss loving acts by waiting for grand opportunities, suggesting everyday deeds hold real value. The message urges timely kindness and action rather than postponement.
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F. WW. Robertson
Modern to the Min ute sewing patterns for summer outfits
Sew-Your- Own offers a trio of summer friendly patterns for a blouse and skirt, a waistcoat blouse, and a streamlined sports dress. Details include sizes 14 to 42, yardage for fabrics, and pattern numbers 1302 1286 and 1915 with finishing requirements and delivery from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Fean True Happiness Quote Reflection
A compact reflection notes that true happiness comes from doing good and seeking truth, while pleasure may be built on illusion. The piece emphasizes that happiness rests on honesty and moral action rather than momentary sensation.
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W. A. Prosser
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Anacreon
Betsy Hoss
A. Atwater Kent
Ned Tu Re
Ated
International Unday Chool
Harold L. Lundquist
Mgudy Bible Institute
Wester Newspaper Union
Gnid
Chic
Fean
Somerville
U.S
U. S
United States
Ork
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