3. Betsy Ross Sewed the First American Flag
The image of Betsy Ross stitching the first American flag is deeply ingrained in popular history. However, there’s no historical documentation to prove she created the first flag design. This enduring tale gained traction when Ross’s descendants shared the story almost a century after the Revolutionary War. Historians now agree that while Ross was a skilled upholsterer who made flags, there’s no concrete evidence tying her to the very first Stars and Stripes. The legend, though beloved, is just that—a legend.
