July 3, 2022: Broad Stripes, Bright Stars, and White Lies: America's First Flag

Published June 30, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT

Sunday, July 3:

Broad Stripes, Bright Stars, and White Lies: America's First Flag

In honor of Flag Day and the Fourth of July, the Smithsonian unveils the often misunderstood stories behind two of our nation's most famous flags: the Betsy Ross flag, and the Star Spangled Banner.

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