Original Flag Design Betsy Ross Coffee Mug

History remembers Betsy Ross as the woman who sewed the first American flag. What history neglected to mention was the original design specification. According to sources we completely made up but choose to believe, the founding fathers arrived at Betsy's Philadelphia home in 1776 with a rather more emphatic design in mind. Thirteen symbols. One per colony. Each expressing the colonists' precise feelings toward the British Crown with remarkable clarity and anatomical specificity. Betsy, ever the practical professional, reviewed the specifications, considered the needlework requirements, and made an executive decision. Stars were easier to stitch. And so history was made. The original design was quietly retired. The British were spared a more colourful national symbol. And Betsy Ross single-handedly saved the founding fathers from themselves with nothing but common sense and a needle and thread. You're welcome, America. 250 years later. The original design lives on. Perfect for history buffs, patriots with a sense of humour, fans of founding era revisionism, and anyone who appreciates a woman who got things done her way. A perfect gift for Fourth of July, Independence Day, Presidents Day, history teachers, and anyone celebrating 250 years of American creative interpretation. Out_of_Whack — For those who ask for forgiveness... Eventually.