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Sikeston Herald in Sikeston, Missouri

15 Jun 1944

Page 16

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Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1944

Page

16

Stars and Stripes History Age 168 Years Yesterday

Editor notes fourth in a series by Miss Taylor on observations from Washington and eastern cities. The piece recounts Elizabeth Griscom Ross, widow of John Ross, sewing the first American flag at 39 Arch St Philadelphia 168 years ago. Washington led the Continental Congress committee to her shop for the emblem task.

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Miss Taylor Washington The Herald Roosevelt National Capital Elizabeth Griscom Ross John Ross Arch St Philadelphia Continental Congress George Washington Robert Morris Col George Ross Mount Moriah Elizabeth Griscom Ross Ashbourne Claypoole Ashbourne Claypoole Betsy Congress Hall Betsy Ross Betsy's House United States Independence Hall Mount Vernon Arlington House Joseph Ashbourn Continental Congress
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Betsy Ross and Independence Hall Tour Recounts

A nostalgic account traces Betsy Ross making the first American flag on June 11 1776 and details visits to Independence Hall Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross house. It notes Washington Adams and Franklin connections and highlights Philadelphia landmarks and historic rooms.

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Senate House of Representatives United States of America George Washington John Adams United States Independence Hall Congress Hall Betsy Ross Assembly Congress America Washington House of Congress Adams Carpenters’ Hall Continental Congress Philadelphia William Penn Market Street Boston Benjamin Franklin Franklin University of Pennsylvania Ans Christ Church
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Valley Forge Park and Washington Memorial Chapel Celebrate History

A sprawling feature details Valley Forge Park in eastern Pennsylvania, highlighting the grave site of Benjamin Franklin, the Star Spangled Banner National Peace Chime, and the Washington Memorial Chapel. It notes the 1777 winter's toll on Washington’s army, the carillon project, memorials, and the chapel as a Shrine of the American People, with weddings held annually and a reflection on national origin and inspiration.

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Valley Forge Pennsylvania United States Valley Forge Park Philadelphia Washington Brandywine Germantown York Congress Theodore Roosevelt Washington Memorial Chapel Washington Memoral Delaware Rhode Island Missoun Union Washington Memorial Republic Wilson W. Herbert Burk Norristown Tosa Congressat John Robbins Hart Reetor
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