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Professional Tour Guides in Washington DC share the true and sometimes scandalous stories from history, DC travel tips and hacks, hidden gems and hilarious stories of what we‘ve heard on tours. Support our Pod: https://www.patreon.com/tourguidetellall
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Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
All Americans have heard the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, but how much of that story is real? Join us as we discover the real Betsy and why the truth might be even more interesting than the myth.
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If you're interested in in more information, we find these sources helpful:
- https://sheroesofhistory.wordpress.com/2014/05/22/betsy-ross/
- http://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/what-to-see/
- http://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/what-to-see/
- For further reading, a sympathetic bio and portrait of early Philadelphia, check out “Betsy
Ross and the Making of America” by Marla Miller
You're Listening To: Becca Grawl, Rebecca Fachner
The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King
Technical & Admin Work Done During Naptime: Canden Arciniega
Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero
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