"It is not the making of a flag, it is the country that is at stake."
Choose Background Style
Recommended Backgrounds
More Backgrounds
About Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross was an American upholsterer who is widely credited with making the first American flag. Born Elizabeth Griscom in 1752 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Betsy learned the trade of upholstery from her father. She became an independent businesswoman and married John Ross, an upholsterer who died in a munitions explosion in 1776. Betsy Ross continued the upholstery business and gained recognition for her skill in making flags, including the design of the first Stars and Stripes flag.
Related Quotes
"The Bible may be an arresting and poetic work of fiction, but it is not the sort of book you should give your children t..."
"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the ur..."
"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor."
"Our Banner in the Sky is linked to an emblem of freedom across the ages."
"It is not the position, but the peace of mind, the comfort and assurance, the good-will that make the person respected a..."