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From John Fischer, for About.com

Betsy Ross - Facts versus Fiction

Thursday June 23, 2005
Betsy Ross is one of the most famous people who lived through the American Revolution. She was without question an acquaintance of George Washington and many of the other founding fathers, The Ross family pew in Philadelphia's Christ Church is located next to Washington's pew, so there is no question that the two knew each other. Much, however, about what we "know" about Betsy Ross is legend that may, or may not, be true. Let's find out why.

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