Robert Heft's Flag, A High School Project That Redefined an Icon

The video explores the history of the American flag, highlighting its evolution from Betsy Ross's original design to Robert Heft's 50-star version. Heft, a high school student, created the design as a project, which was later adopted as the official flag in 1960. The video also covers Heft's persistence in getting his design recognized and the eventual change of his grade from B minus to A.

Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first American flag?

• Dolley Madison

• Abigail Adams

• Betsy Ross

• Martha Washington

What was the unique aspect of Robert Heft's history project?

• It was a written essay

• It was a documentary film

• It was a 3D model

• It was a 50-star flag design

What was Robert Heft's initial grade for his flag project?

• B minus

• D

• C plus

• A

How did Robert Heft's flag design become the official flag of the United States?

• He was recommended by his teacher

• He persistently contacted the White House

• He presented it to Congress

• He won a national contest

What change did Robert Heft's teacher make after his flag was accepted?

• Wrote him a recommendation letter

• Offered him a teaching position

• Changed his grade to an A

• Gave him a scholarship