Betsy Ross is one of the most recognizable names in American history. Her name and image has become synonymous with the American flag.

However, debate about whether she actually sewed the first American flag in 1776 has been going on for more than a century.

Guest: Meredith LaBoon . assistant director/curator from Historic Philadelphia Inc.

Betsy Ross is one of the most recognizable names in American history. Her name and image has become synonymous with the American flag.
However, debate about whether she actually sewed the first American flag in 1776 has been going on for more than a century.
Guest: Meredith LaBoon . assistant director/curator from <a href="https://historicphiladelphia.org/">Historic Philadelphia Inc.</a>

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from <a href="https://www.witf.org">WITF</a>, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

The Spark

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

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