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Betsy Ross Story Defended By Adams Amid Campbell Critique
John Quincy Adams defends Betsy Ross tale against Philadelphia historian William Campbell who called it a fake. Adams asserts proofs from courts and claims Betsy Ross designed the first flag with thirteen stars and Washington's visit to her home, tying the legend to the Ross family line and Independence Hall history.
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John Quincy Adams
Andrew Adame
Gamvel Adams
John Adams
American Fing House
Benny Roses
William J. Campbell
Philadelphia
Betsy Rees
New York
Adams
Ampbell
New York Times
Campbell
Independence Halls
Independence Hall
Rors House
Colonel Adams
Benny Hoss
Altes
Betsy
Adnams
Reyburn
Betsy Ross
Benny Grineos
Shiré
Uvet
John Rosa
Ob Episcopal Cergyman
Wilmington, Bel
Arch Street
Benny Roe
John Ross
George Ross
Samuel Adan
Boston
Washington
Figi Warrington
George Bor
Ifsaw
Betsy Roash
Robert Maids
George Tross
John Hancock
Hancock
Betay Rony’ House
Letay Koas
Roetay Tosa
Abe
George Canby
Benny Moss
Washington and Mortia
George Rosa