A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-16-03...."Betsy Ross, A Profile in History"

Billie; Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

Good Morning, LadyX. Love your insight. :-)

[AnnaZ]

Good morning!

 

I did this as a lesson for my son's class last year:

 

(...if all the info doesn't make it: http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html)

 

 

5-Pointed Star in One Snip

How to Cut a 5-Pointed Star in One Snip

George Washington's original pencil sketch for the flag indicated 6-pointed stars, a form he apparently preferred.

Betsy Ross, however, recommended a 5-pointed star. When the committee protested that it was too difficult to make, she took a piece of paper, folded it deftly, and with a single snip of her scissors, produced a symmetrical five-pointed star. This seeming feat of magic so impressed her audience that they readily agreed to her suggestion.

To you we pass along the secret...

Take a thin piece of paper 8-1/2" x 10" (or an exact proportion thereof), fold it as indicated and cut yourself a perfect 5-pointed star.

Thanks to the Betsy Ross House for providing these instructions.

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Step 1. Fold an 8-1/2" x 10" piece of paper in half.

Step 2. Fold and unfold in half both ways to form creased center lines. (Note: be sure paper is still folded in half.)

Step 3. Bring corner (1) right to meet the center line. Be sure to fold from the vertical crease line.

Step 4. Bring corner (1) left till edges coincide, then make the fold.

Step 5. Bring corner (2) left and fold.

Step 6. Bring corner (2) right until edges coincide. Then fold.

Step 7. Cut on the angle as shown in the picture. Then unfold the small piece.

Step 8. Marvel at your perfect (we hope!) 5-pointed star! If your star is not perfect, take a fresh piece of paper (8-1/2" x 10" -- not 8-1/2" x 11") and return to Step 1.

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BETSY ROSS HOME PAGE

[Mama_Bear]

Hi dutchess. As far as our server goes, I don't know what's going on. Apparently the graphics I uploaded yesterday were not there this morning, but older ones were. I re-uploaded the graphics for this thread and it "took". At least, for now, all is well. :-)

I think, if you re-upload your graphics from yesterday, they will appear again. It might be worth a try.

What an awful feeling to post a thread and have NONE of the images appear! I was tempted to just call it quits and go back to bed and bury my head under my pillow. LOL.

[AnnaZ]

Okay, I'm a "looser"... you already had the link. Ignore my post, please.

 

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[nicmarlo]

I love those! : )

[Mama_Bear]

LadyShallott! Good morning!

Thank you for bringing by that beautiful tea cup graphic. It is one of the prettiest I've seen.

Happy FRiday to you!

[nicmarlo]

All is well.

: )

[jwfiv]

Good morning to ya...)

[Mama_Bear]

Okay, I'm a "looser"... you already had the link. Ignore my post, please.

Oh, stop that! LOL. I am glad you posted the directions on making the star, for those who don't go to the link.....and, I'm even happier to see you here this morning. :-)

Have a nice FRiday, Anna. Please come by more often, your contributions are always welcome here.

[Mama_Bear]

Life is good.

It is indeed! (Especially now that I have my server problems straightened out. LOL)

Good morning to you, favorite FReeper person........and thank you for that cute bear picture. What a sweet little bear she is. :-)

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !

80 degrees as I post this, headin' for around 83. Light showers this morning. . .

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[Mama_Bear]

Hiya, Meekie. We shall be getting up to about 83 today too. It is warming up nicely, finally!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' MB. Thanks for the history lesson. Mom and Dad always said, "Learn something every day." :)

Graphics look great. Good thing... Wouldn't want you hittin' the Margaritas too early in the day. :)

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the bio on Betty Ross today...beautifully done!
Being "read out" and cut off emotionally and financially by the tryants in her family was probably one of the trials in her life that gave her the strength to become the great woman that she was.
Click on the flag.

[Mama_Bear]

Graphics look great. Good thing... Wouldn't want you hittin' the Margaritas too early in the day. :)

LOLOL!! You are so right. I have a thread to run - no visits to Margaritaville today. ;-)

[Temple Owl]

Good morning all. Oooo! The stories they tell in Philadelphia about Betsy and Ben Franklin! I won't repeat them. The Betsy Ross House is just a short distance from Ben's grave. Be sure to visit when in Philly.

[Mo1]

Good Morning Nic .. Great Thread about Betsy Ross

I was born & raised in Philly and would you believe, I have never been to her house .. *L*

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Aqua, and thank your for bringing the National Anthem and the Betsy Ross graphic today. I was actually able to hear it now that I have my computer set up properly. :-)

[nicmarlo]

I have never been to her house

I think I walked in front of it......I went to Philly in 1998 and saw the mint, where Franklin was buried, his old office, and some other cools places. A park drunk tried to get me that day, too! (I was alone; my college sent me to Philly when I was the President of Alpha Chi Honor Society of the college....the only one from my college who went; since I didn't know anybody at the "convention" I strolled at our free afternoon all around the area...I remember a large market there....forget what it's called....that was pretty cool.) : )

[Aquamarine]

I was actually able to hear it now that I have my computer set up properly. :-)

That's great! Now if Dutchess could only get her address bar back...:)