The American Flag

Christine Poolos

Rosen Publishing Group, 2003 - History - 32 pages

The Stars and Stripes has long been a symbol of national pride both at home and abroad. It has been proudly displayed during pivotal events in American history - Iwo Jima during World War II, the moon landing, and Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The book documents the flag's origins and its creator Betsy Ross as well as its various changes over the years.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The American Flag; A Primary Source Library of American Citizenship Series
• Author: Christine Poolos
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, 2003
• ISBN: 0823944743, 9780823944743
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: History / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, etc; Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / General; Reference / Genealogy & Heraldry