Explains the origins of the legend that colonial seamstress Betsy Ross sewed the first flag of the United States, and looks at the facts of her life and times in Revolutionary War era Philadelphia.
Content Note
The legend of Betsy Ross -- Quaker family life -- Growing up with the colonies -- A rebellion in the colonies -- A time of war -- Betsy Ross and the Founding Fathers -- A new nation -- Philadelphia is captured -- War ends -- Two different views.