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1. 5-Pointed Star in One Snip

   Read how Betsy Ross convinced a committee to use a five-pointed star on the U.S. flag instead of a six-pointed one, as it's easier to create. You can learn her secret here!

   http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html

   
   

2. Background of Betsy Ross

   Read about her life and the legend of how she came to sew the first flag.

   http://www.phillyvrtour.org/BRdescr.htm

   
   

3. Betsy Ross and the American Flag

   Read the generally accepted version of this story.

   http://www.patentmuseum.com/betsyflag.html

   
   

4. Betsy Ross Homepage

   This site contains a biography and tour of Betsy Ross's house, background info on the American flag, and a printable flag picture.

   http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/

   
   

5. Legend of Betsy Ross

   Read the story behind the creation of the first U.S. flag.

   http://www.usflag.org/history/aboutbetsyross.html

   
   

6. Our Flag: Betsy Ross

   Get the story of the American flag and the debate surrounding it. See a painting that shows members of the Continental Congress meeting with Betsy Ross.

   http://www.tooter4kids.com/ourflag/betsy_ross.htm

   
   

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