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 Sew in Doubt

The first flag of the U.S.A.

Did or did not Betsy Ross sew?

Lots of history books do say

Powers that be gave her the go

Ahead to sew that first flag, but

Now some historians maintain

Ross supporters took a short cut

And let the urban legend gain

A foothold in the public mind

Without firm proving evidence.

Paintings and p.r. were behind

Giving Betsy such prominence.

Will Betsy Ross be cancelled out,

Her contribution now in doubt?