Betsy Ross
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Betsy Ross (1752-1836) was an American seamstress who is often credited as creating the first American Flag.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ross and her husband owned an upholstery business, and after his death, American lore tells of the widowed Ross meeting with George Washington and others at her upholstery business, which is said to have resulted in the sewing of the first U.S. "stars and stripes" flag.
Baby Piggy appears as Betsy Ross in the 1991 Muppet Babies coloring book A Trip Through Time.
In the coloring book Great Muppets in American History, Miss Piggy appears as Piggy Ross.
The Sesame Street 1976 Calendar features Betty Lou as Betsy Ross designing the "Star Spangled Banner" for the month of March.
- In the Muppet Meeting Film "Great Salespeople in History", Diane learns the great tradition of salespeople throughout history, including Betsy Ross.