The True Story Behind the American Flag

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Most Americans grow up hearing the story of Betsy Ross sewing the first U.S. flag—but the true history of the Stars and Stripes is far more complex and fascinating.

In this video, we uncover the real story behind the American flag, from the Founding Fathers to a high school classroom.

You’ll learn:

Why the Betsy Ross story is more legend than fact

How Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, designed the first flag and even billed Congress for it

The history of the 15-star, 15-stripe flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner

How a teenager named Robert G. Heft designed the 50-star flag as a school project

Where the nickname “Old Glory” actually comes from

The American flag wasn’t created by one person—it’s a living symbol shaped by generations of Americans.

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