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Elizabeth Griscom Ross (née Griscom; [1] January 1, 1752 – January 30, 1836), also known by her second and third married names, Ashburn and Claypoole, [1] was an American upholsterer who was credited by her relatives in 1870 [2] with making the second official U.S. flag, [3] accordingly known as the Betsy Ross flag.
Poster for 1917 film Betsy Ross. Betsy Ross (1752–1836) was an upholsterer in Philadelphia who produced uniforms, tents, and flags for Continental forces. Although her manufacturing contributions are documented, a popular story evolved in which Ross was hired by a group of Founding Fathers to make a new U.S. flag.
The flag that Betsy Ross purportedly designed Betsy Ross did not design or make the first official U.S. flag, despite it being widely known as the Betsy Ross flag . The claim was first made by her grandson a century later.
Betsy Ross Made the First U.S. Flag. If you were asked who Betsy Ross was, you’d probably say instantly that she made the first American flag. That’s what we all learned in school.
Trailblazing national sports reporter Betsy Ross co-anchored ESPN's SportsCenter in its heyday and interviewed some of the biggest names in sports.. But when you ask her about the interview that ...
The Betsy Ross House is a landmark in Philadelphia. It is purported to be the site where the upholsterer and flag-maker Betsy Ross (1752–1836) ...
Betsy Ross Betsy Ross was born on January 1, 1752 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (about.com, pg.1). It was around the time of the Revolution. She is known mostly for making the first American flag with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. Betsy Ross was born as Elizabeth Griscom to Samuel and Rebecca James Griscom(about.com, pg.1).
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