The Story of Our Flag, Colonial and National With Historical Sketch of the Quakeress Betsy Ross

"The Story of Our Flag, Colonial and National" by Addie Guthrie Weaver is a historic exploration of the American flag's beginnings. The book seeks to explain the tale of the flag, highlighting Betsy Ross’s contribution to its creation. Weaver shares her own family ties to Ross, which inspired her to document Ross's story and the flag’s importance. Major historical events are recounted within the book, like Washington's appointment as Commander-in-Chief, as well as the national conversations surrounding national symbols. The book emphasizes the unifying impact of the flag for a newly emerging nation while also detailing the different flags used before and during the Revolution.