The History of the First United States Flag

The History of the First United States Flag - and the Patriotism of Betsy Ross, the Immortal Heroine That Originated the First Flag of the Union

IN 1824, when General Lafayette arrived at Philadelphia, and was nobly welcomed as The Nations Guest, the writer of this book was staying several weeks at the hospitable home of his amiable and kind relative, Mrs. Betsy Ross. The arrival of Lafayette excited and brightened her extraordinary memory, as she very cheerfully entertained all her friends, by relating the most interesting facts of the Revolution, and its Flag of Victory. Her words we well remember. She objected, as a member of the society of Friends, to sit for her portrait, nevertheless, a miniature of her in crayon was made, and is now highly prized; and at this late day, we deem it our duty to publish the true history of the origin of the first Flag of our Country, and the patriotism of Americas most illustrious Heroine. Listen to her thrilling, cheering voice, her soul-inspiring, martial song, whilst a dozen of the ladies of her household joined in the chorus, as she handed over each Flag to the gallant troops, on their way to camp, and roused their enthusiasm to the highest pitch. The ladies of the Revolution loved her for her magnanimous and modest Quaker deportment, and the army of Washington applauded her dignified admonitions, so full of patriotism and power of song. Quakers very[iv] seldom sing, but Betsy Ross always said, My voice shall be devoted to God and my country, and whenever the spirit moves me, Ill sing and shout for liberty!and with an enthusiasm for Independence, exhibiting a spirit power, only to be equalled by absolute phrensy, she waved her Flag aloft, and she did sing to the gallant volunteers, the [v] ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 51088
Author: Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin)
Release Date: Jan 31, 2016
Format: eBook
Language: English