Monday, June 14, 2010

Flag Day

Today is Flag Day...God Bless and Keep the United States of America. Did you know it's a myth that Betsy Ross created and designed our first flag? A man by the name of Francis Hopkinson from New Jersey should receive the credit. Why can't schools get the history Right? I grew up believing it was Miz Betsy as well...I have Since learned to, Stop Believing Everything I'm Told and to do some research on my own. FOX news aired this story this morning.
Also heard Jimmy Dean passed away yesterday...Big Bad John was the first song I really liked to sing...fun.
Well, it's back to work Monday ....Wishing it were Friday already...Hope you all have a Happy day!

20 comments:

Jenny said...

I too believed Betsy sewed the first flag. Who knew? Love your eagle pic! Happy Monday and Happy Week!

Dawn said...

I also thought that Betsy sewed the first flag, too.

Have a great Monday, wish it was already Friday! lol Stay cool! *HUGS*

Donna said...

Thanks Jennifer..I use it as my desktop background...
Happy week!
hughugs


Dawn, I know, I guess we All haven't been told another truth...
Have a great week sweetie!
hughugs

Anvilcloud said...

I remember that song well.

Sandy Trefger said...

RIP Jimmy Dean. I too was taught it was Betsy that made the first flag. So why was made known that it was she and not the correct person? Is there info on that? Guess I should go research it, huh? :)

Sandy
From the Heart of Texas

Jeanette said...

I guess we were all taught wrong! Too bad about Jimmy Dean. Have a good week, buddy!

jenn said...

I learned something today! Thanks for setting the record straight. :)

Donna said...

Haha, do NOT trust what the government schools tell ya! Happy flag day, sweetie! Only 4 more days 'til Friday!

Ann said...

Well what do you know, I always thought it was Betsy Ross too. I'm praying for Friday myself.

Garnetrose said...

I think we were all taught that Betsy sewed the first flag. Maybe they told us Betsy did it cause it was considered wussy to admit a man did it? Anyway, my flag is flying high. *s*

Garnetrose said...

My college son in law informed me she did not design it but she and several others sewed it. *s*

nonizamboni said...

I loved the image of Betsy sewing away. . .sigh. Beautiful post today--hope your week is great, my friend.

Crystal said...

Always liked that pic!

The Urban Cowboy said...

I used to have a snap on roll away with that picture on the side.

Jeanne said...

Beautiful picture for this day! Sad about Jimmy Dean. I grew up hearing his music in our home, my parents big fans. And he made a great sausage too!

Dolores said...

I love the picture, Jimmy Dean's sausage and oh how well I remember his music....
Hugs,

bichonpawz said...

Great looking Eagle image you got there Donna!!!

Yes...we remember that song!!

Donna said...

Thanks Guys! Hope you're all having a happy day!!
hughugs

SOUL said...

it's almost friday !!!!!
chug along - you'll get there :))
hugs!

RNSANE said...

Gee, Donna, I was still under the impression that Betsy made our first flag. Now I'm going to have to read up on it as well!

I remember "Big Bad John" - another old timer that had good sing along songs was Tennessee Ernie Ford.


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