The Birth of our Nation's Flag

This print commemorates[JW2.1] the creation of the American flag in 1776 by Betsy Ross in Philadelphia. In the room with Ross are members of the committee for establishing a national standard: General George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross. It was a gift to a financier for the construction of a national memorial in honor of Betsy Ross.

Text at the bottom of the print reads: “The First American Flag accepted by Committee and adopted by Resolution of Congress June 14th, 1777, as the National Standard was made by Betsy Ross in 1776, at 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, in the room represented in this picture. The Committee: Robert Morris and Hon. George Ross, accompanied by General George Washington, called upon this Celebrated Woman and together with her suggestions produced our beautiful Emblem of Liberty.”

Further text reads: “Presented to Adam K. Frey of Chanceford, Pa by the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association for aiding in the preservation of the Birthplace of Our Nation’s Flag and for the erection of a National Memorial in honor of Betsy Ross.