Betsy Ross: Myth-Busting America’s Flagmaker

In this installment of “The Art of Liberty,’ we visit the patriot who gave us our first flag.
Betsy Ross: Myth-Busting America’s Flagmaker
Painting depicting the story of Betsy Ross' presenting the first U.S. flag to General George Washington, circa 1917, by Edward Percy Moran. Public Domain
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Betsy Ross is one of the few women widely remembered for her connection to the American Revolution. Yet, relatively little about her life is known. Historical documentation is scarce, and stories cherished for more than 150 years have faced increasing scrutiny.

Can Ross’s role in making the first Star-Spangled banner be proven as fact 250 years later, or is it merely a charming legend passed down through her family?

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Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 24-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. She's written for The Epoch Times since 2019 and became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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