The True Story of the American Flag

"The True Story of the American Flag" by John Henry Fow is an early 20th-century history book that looks at where the American flag came from and how it changed over time. The book questions whether Betsy Ross really made the first flag, suggesting the story might not be true. Instead, it explores how flags with stars and stripes were used before the Revolution. The author writes about important events and arguments in Congress, pointing out that the flag we know today wasn't created until after America declared independence. Fow clarifies common misunderstandings around the cultural emblem and hopes to show readers why the flag and its representation of American unity is so important to the identity of the USA.