Betsy Ross and the First Flag of america of America: The Individuals, Occasions, and Concepts Behind the Design and Creation of the Flag and Seal of america (About US)

An About US E book

The About US ebook sequence brings to life the thrilling and vibrant historical past of america with basic and provoking books that commemorate the bravery, audacity, and daring of the women and men who based and created the nation that’s the beacon of freedom to the world.

THESE COLORS NEVER RAN. . . AND NEVER WILL.

That is the engrossing story of the American flag and its designer and creator, one Miss Elizabeth Griscom, or Betsy Ross. It’s a narrative that’s inspirational, motivational, and aspirational. It represents the most effective of man within the darkest of occasions, when freedom was however a phrase, nearly misplaced, but fought for and achieved by women and men who’ve their all and lit the torch that may lead the world ever-after.

In Betsy Ross and the First Flag of america of America: The Individuals, Occasions, and Concepts Behind the Design and Creation of the Flag and Seal of america, you’ll uncover . . .

– who Besty Ross actually was and what motivated her to create the last word image of freedom,

– how Common George Washington ordered the creation of a flag of the Union,

– this historical past and story of the fantastic Gadsden — “Don’t Tread on Me!” — flag,

– the varied flags used throughout america’ wonderful early historical past,

– how John Paul Jones established the liberty of the seas,

– all 4 stunning verses of “The Star Spangled Banner,”

– the unimaginable story of Francis Scott Key writing what grew to become the nationwide anthem,

– gorgeous patriotic songs that stirred a burgeoning nation to victory and independence,

– how the celebs on Outdated Glory had been folded and made,

– the significance of Brother Jonathan,

– why the American Eagle was chosen because the nation’s image,

– the writers of “America” and different songs of victory and nationwide delight,

– the reality about George Washington and different heroes of the American Revolution.

From the final sew because it was sewn to it waving proudly over these fruited plains to this present day, the story of the American flag and Betsy Ross is the story for — and of — all of us. It’s a narrative of defiance earlier than oppression, of fact over wickedness, and of valiance overcoming cowardice. Collect the household ‘spherical and discover the fantastic historical past of our Union, its heroes, and the creator of our everlasting pink, white, and blue.

INTRODUCTION

A rustic consists of individuals located on a bit of land who share some primary traits—language, mores, and customs. Later, these individuals forge a nation and it adopts symbols that function identifiers of their beliefs, legal guidelines, and aspirations.

No image of any sovereign nation is extra telling, nor extra excessive, than its flag. It’s carried into battle and waved throughout peacetime. It bedecks halls of justice and watches over public lands. A person will doff his hat for it and all will increase their head for it.

Of all secular symbols, a nation’s flag is probably the most sacred—and no flag has been as esteemed because the flag of america of America. It symbolizes freedom, bravery, justice, and hope to individuals world wide, citizen of this nice land or not.

A nation’s flag not solely tells a narrative, it has a narrative. The story of 1 Betsy Ross and the creation of the American flag is an distinctive one. On this first ebook of the About U.S. sequence, you’ll thrill on the description of her artistic design after which learn agog because the Founding Fathers, guided by the Stars and Stripes, forge a nation that may safe freedom and happiness for all—and would proceed to take action to this very day.

Lengthy might it wave o’er these hallowed lands!And will God proceed the bless us with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Anthony R. MichalskiEditor