What year did Betsy Ross make the US Flag?
She didn't make the flag. This is a story her grandson made up in 1870. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
What was Betsy Ross flag made from?
polyester, knitted polyester and woven polyester then silk screening print on to the flags.
That would be impossible since polyester wasn't invented until 1941, and old Betsy was dead and gone. Try again, it was probably made from hemp.
When did Betsy Ross meet john ross?
the answer is 17. Elizabeth was 17 when she married John Ross the real answer is 21...she eloped with john when she was 21
What year would a Lester Betsy Ross Spinet piano be with the serial number 115154?
according to the piano blue book that would be either 1947 or 1948
Who are some legendary figures of American History?
depends on what you mean. like in history or like in comic books. a popular answer would probably be superman or your parents.
What was the cemetery Betsy Ross was buried in?
Betsy Ross was first buried at the free Quaker burial ground on South 5th Street. Twenty years later her remains were re buried in the Mt Moriah Cemetry in the Cobbs Creek Part of Philidelphia. In 1975, in preperation for the United States Bicenteniul it was ordered that her remains were moved to the courtyard of the Betsy Ross house. But there was no remains found under her tomb stone.
Did Betsy Ross know George Washington?
No. This is a story her grandson made up. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross.
Two important events in Betsy Ross' life?
Betsy ross had her first child lucilla in 1779.
Betsy ross married jhon ross in November 1773.
Betsy ross was born on nwe years eve in 1752.
Betsy ross died in January 30 1836.
Betsy ross's schooling started in June 1759.
Why did George Washington ask Betsy to make a flag every year?
She didn't make the flag. This is a story made up by her grandson. A man by the name of Francis Hopkins in 1776 was commissioned to make a flag for the navy. Congress has recongnized Hopkins for making the flag.
Betsy Ross was an American historical figure, best known for creating the first American flag. She lived in New Jersey while she was alive.
She is famous for the fable she made the flag.She didn't make the flag. This is a story her grandson made up in 1870. Congress gives credit to Francis Hopkinson who designed the flag. The first flag was made for the navy in 1776 and it was a basic British flag with stripes. The second flag had stars where the British flag had a cross. because her husbend is the president and that's what make her!!!!!1
What was Betsy Ross contributions to the American Revolution?
Because she was the first person to make the American flag and .... for more keep looking she was the first person to sew the american flag she also designed the stars but george washington designed the rest as in color stripes etc.
How many times was Betsy Ross married?
She married 3 people. Is this what you want to know? This what i looked up and i found out that she married three people. Look it up also on Yahoo.com that is where i got my answer.
What was the cause of Betsy Ross' death?
She died in her sleep of natural causes, at 84. 84 was a long time to live back then.
What did Betsy Ross do for a living in Philadelphia?
She opened a sewing shop two years after she married John Ross.
What did Betsy Ross look like?
We don't know for sure what Betsy Ross looked like. Her grandson, William Canby hired Charles H. Weisgerber to paint the picture of Betsy Ross with the flag. The painter used a composite of the female relatives.
Who was Betsy Ross' first daughter?
she had kids named
Zilla, Eliza, Clarissa, Susan, , Rachel, Jane, and Harriet. Zilla and Harriet died at young ages Harriet died at 8 months.
Did Betsy Ross win any awards?
The Betsy Ross Award, is a Certificate of Appreciation that was awarded to Susan Guinther (now Stevenson) on November 8, 2000 for her "outstanding effort in creating a Two-Star Marine Corps flag for the visiting MGEN Jack Davis, Commanding General, 4th Marine Division" when one was not available otherwise.
What was the name of the school that Betsy Ross went to?
Betsy Ross went to a Quaker rich school when she was growing up.
When was Betsy Ross a upholsterers?
Betsy Ross owned an upholstery shop together with her husband, John Ross. They opened the shop in Philadelphia after they were married in 1775.
Who sewed the first American flag according to legend?
According to legend, Betsy Ross living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the time of the American Revolution, is generally credited for originating and sewing the American flag.
What year was the first American flag made?
The legend says the Betsy Ross was asked by George Washington to create a flag ( it has never been proved Betsy Ross made the flag) , at first the flag was only used to signal and show others that people were for the patriots during the American Revolution, The flag was actually adopted for the country as a national flag at the start of the civil war at Fort Sumter