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Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? In a fast-paced conversation with Lisa Moulder, director of the Betsy Ross House, we learn about an "ordinary woman" who navigated terrible loss, confronted potential treason, and fought near destitution with her weapon of choice: a needle and thread. Was Betsy THE ONE who sewed the first-ever American flag? Hear her incredible story and decide for yourself whether we should consider her a colorful part of American folklore or a true American legend.
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Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? In a fast-paced conversation with Lisa Moulder, director of the Betsy Ross House, we learn about an "ordinary woman" who navigated terrible loss, confronted potential treason, and fought near destitution with her weapon of choice: a needle and thread. Was Betsy THE ONE who sewed the first-ever American flag? Hear her incredible story and decide for yourself whether we should consider her a colorful part of American folklore or a true American legend.

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