Welcome back for a simply patriotic episode of I Never Knew That!
You know the American flag by its plethora of nicknames: Old Glory; the Star-Spangled Banner; and the Red, White, and Blue, to cover the basic ones. But do you know who designed the flag in the first place?
While folklore points to Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross, historians say a lesser-known Founding Father is most likely responsible. Allow Biography.com editor Tyler to introduce you to lawyer, musician, and statesman Francis Hopkinson.
If you enjoyed the video, let us know at editor@biography.com. Be sure to catch up with our previous surprising true stories, including Jackie Mitchell’s showdown with baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig and a fateful crossroads for pop star Chappell Roan.
Tyler Piccotti joined the Biography.com staff as an Associate News Editor and is now the News and Culture Editor. He previously worked as a reporter and copy editor for a daily newspaper recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors. In his current role, he shares the true stories behind your favorite movies and TV shows and profiles rising musicians, actors, and athletes. When he's not working, you can find him at the nearest amusement park or movie theater and cheering on his favorite teams.
