The Woman Who Should Be Remembered This And Every Fourth of July

Betsy Ross showing Major Ross and Robert Morris how she cut the stars for the American flag; George Washington sits in a chair on the left.

The Fourth of July, 1976 is the time that marks the culmination of a series of celebrations and observances that paid tribute to historical events and figures leading up to the creation of the United States of America as an independent republic.

Among other figures, there were some amazing women who had a great impact at the time, but the one who should be remembered this and every Fourth of July is Betsy Ross, the woman who became famous by being credited with making the first American flag, known as the Betsy Ross flag.

Betsy Ross was an American upholsterer born on January 1, 1752, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In June of 1776, Ross was visited from George Washington, George Ross and Robert Morris. After demonstrating the shape and convinced George Washington about the changes that should be done, Mrs. Ross ended up crafting the first American flag.

Betsy Ross, an upholsterer in Philadelphia who produced uniforms, tents, and flags for Continental forces, became a notable figure representing the contribution of women in the American Revolution.

Despite a lack of credible evidence to support this, Betsy Ross remains a role model for young girls and a symbol of women's contributions to American history.

Betsy died on January 30, 1836, at the age of 84 in Philadelphia.

On January 1, 1952, the U.S. Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp to honor the 200th anniversary of her birth.