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CyberThoughts about Betsy and the Flag
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I found this website very useful. I am doing my finial project in English III on Betsy Ross. I was great to see inside her home and learn about her life. It amazing to know that she was the 8th of 17 children.
Alley [01-07-2009]
BETSY ROSS DID NOT CREATE THE FIRST AMERICAN FLAG! Get it through your thick skulls you propaganda spewing LIEBOTS!
Joel S. Williams, Jingletown USA [11-20-2008]
The story of Betsy Ross is a myth. Must we continue to allow Betsy Ross to represent the role of women in American History? We should focus the attention on women who actually made a significant contribution to our country, not on a woman whose story was created as a 19th century tourist trap. To all of the young women who read this, do not do anymore "history" reports on Betsy Ross. Also, borrow all of the books about Betsy Ross from your local library, and never return them.
Ben, Pittsburgh, PA Social Studies Teacher [11-07-2008]
Does anyone have an up to date family tree of Betsy Ross. I am related in some way. My daughter is doing a report and this would be of help to her.
cindy conrad [11-06-2008]
We have just recently aquired a flag hand made by the grand daughter of Betsy Ross. I am having toruble finding someone to not only value it but check its originality. If some one cane help me I would love to hear from you! Betsy Ross sounds like a woman of good character who endured a tough life and she is a history icon of America! K~
Kathey Collins, Colorado [10-30-2008]
i LOVE america!
Clint, tREMONTON [10-08-2008]
Being a member of the Honor Guard/Color Guard locally I am proud to say, well done Betsy.
James, Piney Flats,TN [10-01-2008]
We can understand how if two people love each other their Quaker belief does not allow marriage_Thank-Goodness for Change in our Times!
ERIC MORROW [04-16-2008]
yea my teacher is makin me do a 6 page report about the american flag yup its kinda hard but cool because i'm learning =]
Gloria, 12,Houston,Tx [03-26-2008]
i beleive betsy ross deserves to go down in history becuase in my class we are doing a report about betsy ross and my cool teacher Mrs> Whaling thinks that she is so cool. she made the first flag and she deserves her credits and she rules. if betsy ross never lived our country wouln't have a flag to wave in the air. besty ross is a great part of history and she deserves her oohs and awes. that's what think. you can try to fight with me but i will hold my ground with my opinoin. amerra. j webster-yaqui p.s. that's the truth
amerra webster-yaqui, age: 11 city ronan,montana 5th grade [03-18-2008]
I've "heard" thru the grapevine as well as delving into my ancestory that "Betsy" is related. Oh how proud I am of that, and no more said I'm just a "twig" off a good old famiy tree and tryig to update same.
BARBARA PARMELEE, 80 yrs. young! [03-18-2008]
In my fourth grade class we had to do a book report on a Revolutionary war icon. I chose Betsy Ross. Here's what I believe: George Washington made the first SKETCH of the flag. He did not sew it. I REPEAT: HE DID NOT SEW IT! He showed the sketch to Betsy and as Betsy did most, put her own touch on it. She changed the 6-pointed stars to 5-pointed stars and made 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes instead of 6 red and 7 white. After George agreed with these changes, Betsy sewed the flag...SO BETSY MADE OUR FLAG!
Alyssa, age 9, Braselton, GA [03-04-2008]
betsy Ross made the A merican Flag. She is amazing! ^-^
Gloria Lee, age 9 [02-25-2008]
Does it really matter if Betsy Ross sewed the very first Flag? I am outraged by the media who dismiss her because they say she did not actually do that? The likelihood that she sewed an american flag during the 1770's is huge, guys. Who cares if it was the first one?? Her life itself is a symbol of american feminine endurance and bravery and if she is associated with an icon like the american flag it makes sense because the flag stands for the same things. She was an entrepreneur and maintained her own business during a revolution being played out in her own city. She married and buried three husbands as well as several children, I believe? How sad and hard is that!She kept going though. She was kicked out of her own Quaker church and lost many friends and family. She kept going. She hooked up with the Fighting Quakers again and supported the revolution any way she could. She even had to house the British soldiers, the enemy, in her home while maintaining her life and rebellious aspirations. She believed in her new country and fought for it alongside her husbands, family and fellow citizens of the city of Philadelphia. What are you doing in your life compared to hers? I am humbled by what she accomplished in her life with or without sewing the first darn flag!
Kris Parker, Fabric artist in Philly [02-20-2008]
betsy ross is an amazing person.she is soooo cool.
kylie, age 8,New Jersey [02-15-2008]
I love Betsy Ross, I believe with all my heart that she made the first american flag. GOD BLESS AMERICA! BETSY ROCKS, BUT GOD RULEZ!
faith, I am 12 yr old and I live in sulphur springs, TX [02-13-2008]
betsy rocks!
Throper, I am 12 yaers old I live in Saly Lake City, Utah [01-31-2008]
the flag represents justice, liberty and humanity. It means faith, courage and strength. the word god is a word that we see all the time. it relates to many of us and we dont even realize it. We need courage faith and strength to acheive what we think seems impossible. The soldiers in iraq are terrified and yet they still go on protecting us and our country because they believe and they know god is beside them. THe flag symbolizes people in our country and what they have done for it. god grant that I may spend eternity in my land of the free and the home of the brave. May I shall ever be known as old glory theflag of the usa. and there will be no barriers or obstacles that will stop this country from forever being free!
HAyley williams, i am 12 [01-17-2008]
Man, she had a dang important role in america!
Madi [01-12-2008]
I think she is a great independent woman and has great love for the country.
Julianna Perez, age,9,city,Plainview [01-09-2008]
i think she was so kool and from what she did i will alwas look up to her !go betsy
kayla, 16 millbrook A.L [01-09-2008]
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