Not only was the first design likely inspired by the british east india company, but the stars and stripes have never meant what you may think. There is no evidence to suggest betsy ross designed the american flag Instead, historians credit francis hopkinson, a founding father and federal judge. For a school project, robert heft was tasked with designing a new version of the american flag. If betsy sewed the flag, who designed it In an affidavit made public in 1870, betsy ross's daughter, rachel fletcher, testified :
No official documentation has been found to confirm that betsy ross was responsible for creating the very first flag, but it is conceivable that colonel george ross—a signer of the declaration of. At that time, america had 48 states, but there was talk that alaska and hawaii might be soon be joining the union. Think steve jobs created the iphone The real story might surprise you — here’s who actually designed apple’s iconic device. The flag’s evolution reflects the nation’s growth, with each iteration symbolizing new states and historical milestones. Little did he know that his creation would go on to become the enduring symbol of the united states of america.
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