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Besty Ross Probably Didn't Design the American Flag. History Points to This Founding Father Instead
Welcome back for a simply patriotic episode of I Never Knew That!
You know the American flag by its plethora of nicknames: Old Glory; the Star-Spangled Banner; and the Red, White, and Blue, to cover the basic ones. But do you know who designed the flag in the first place?
While folklore points to Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross, historians say a lesser-known Founding Father is most likely responsible. Allow editor Tyler to introduce you to lawyer, musician, and statesman Francis Hopkinson.
If you enjoyed the video, let us know at editor@ Be sure to catch up with our previous surprising true stories, including Jackie Mitchell's showdown with baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig and a fateful crossroads for pop star Chappell Roan.
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