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Despite the proliferation of the story that Betsy Ross sewed the first United States flag, historians can find no evidence to support this assertion. It is well documented that Betsy Ross did sew flags, among other things, but there is is no proof that she sewed THE flag. Even so, many teachers continue to tell elementary school children that Betsy Ross did sew the first flag, as if it were a verifiable fact.
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What court system was established between 1789 and 1797?
The US federal court system
When did the US first have a standardized flag?
The Second Continental Congress established the flag of the United States on 14 June 1777 in what is called The Flag REsolution of 1777. This established the flag of 13 stars and 13 stripes using the colors of red, white, and blue in the pattern we see today, but with more stars.
Who was the first prisident of the US?
George Washington was the first president of the US. He served from 1789 to 1797.
Was john Adams the first vice president of the US from 1787 to 1797?
yes, but the dates are actually 1789 to 1797.
How many stars was there on the first flag of the US?
the first flag of the US had 13 stars.
What is the first US president?
The first President was George Washington who served from 1789 to 1797.
What was the first ship to fly the us ensign?
USS Constitution 1797
Lady of stitched the first US flag?
Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first US flag.
What flag should be raised first on a single flag pole US or a church flag?
If you are on land, the curch flag flies under the US flag, so the US flag goes up first. If you are in the US Navy and on a ship, then the Church pennant goes above the National Ensign and thus goes up first.
Who was the first president of the US 1789-1797?
The first President of the United States was George Washington.
What year did the first US flag come to existence?
The first US flag was made July 14, 1777
Who was the first vice president of the US and when?
John Adams, from 1789 until 1797.
