The First Flag and the Betsy Ross Story

    The First Flag and the Betsy Ross Story

    Presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Historical Society of Pennsylvania

    March 25, 2009


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    What were the roles of Betsy Ross, George Washington, and Francis Hopkinson in the creation of our symbolic circle of stars flag? John Balderston Harker, a fifth-generation descendant of Betsy Ross and author of Betsy Ross's Five Pointed Star, will question the long-standing belief that Hopkinson was the designer of the Nation's First Flag. Christian Johnson of American Historic Theater will argue on behalf of Hopkinson.


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        Historical Society of Pennsylvania

        1300 Locust Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19107

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        Dates:
        March 25, 2009

        Times:
        6:00 pm

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