| The Betsy Ross flag is probably the most well-known of all revolutionary flags. Its 13 five pointed stars in the blue canton (corner box of a flag) represent the original 13 colonies. Despite the fact that many historians cast doubt on the assertion that Betsy Ross designed the flag, it has become a popular and generally accepted story. Her story was published in 1870, 34 years after her death by her only surviving grandson. Actual historical evidence supports parts of his story, but certainly the legitimacy of other parts remain in question to this day. |
