Flag An American Biography

Flag-An American Biography by Marc Leepson. Journalist, historian and author Marc Leepson uncovers scores of little-known facts as he traces the evolution of the American flag from the Colonial period to its prominent role as a symbol of American resolve in today’s war against terrorism. Flag sifts through the historical evidence to uncover-among many other things-the truth behind the Betsy Ross myth and to discover the true designer of the stars and stripes.  The book also shines an informing light on a string of colorful and influential Americans who shaped the history of the American Flag.