Quote Origin: We Take the Stars from Heaven, the Red from Our Mother Country (opens in new tab)

George Washington? Augustus Bedford? Peleg D. Harrison? Jane A. Stewart? Apocryphal? Question for Quote Investigator: U.S. flags are displayed on holidays such as Flag Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. One of the founding fathers has received credit for the following symbolism explanation: We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, … Continue reading "Quote Origin: We Take the Stars from Heaven, the Red from Our Mother Country"