Describes the history of the American flag, from its design in the eighteenth century through a stamp being made of the American flag at the World Trade Center following the 2001 terrorist attacks.
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The American flag serves a symbol of freedom and democracy to people all over the world. Fact—or is it legend?—tells us that the first flag was sewn by Philadelphia upholsteror Betsy Ross to provide a new identity for the American colonies during their fight for independence. Learn the history of America’s flag and how it has become a symbol of independence.
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