In a recent post on another site, I pointed out that Betsy Ross did not sew the first American flag. Some members were offended that I challenged a popular story. That story is that George Washington, Robert Morris, and Col. George Ross (a relative of hers) came to see Read more…
The first American flag was nicknamed the Continental Colors. It was used by the Second Continental Congress at the time of the Declaration of Independence. It had the Union Jack (the British flag design) in the upper corner and 13 red and white stripes. Surprisingly, it resembled the British East Read more…
One of the most comical events in the Revolutionary War occurred on Jan. 6, 1778. And a famous poem was written about it. That poem called out adultery. (see the *** stanza) The British captured Philadelphia in 1777. It was a low moment in the American Revolution. In the Read more…