EPISODE · Oct 24, 2024 · 6 MIN
BHS e484-Stephen R. Bradley: Star Spangled Banner and the 12th Amendment
from The Brattleboro Historical Society Podcast · host Brattleboro Historical Society
Stephen R. Bradley, from Westminster, was one of Vermont's first US Senators. In fact, he was on the negotiation team that sealed the deal with New York and the United States, and brought Vermont into the Union. As Senator he put forth the bill which created the Flag Act of 1794. This law placed 15 stars and stripes on the US flag. He also proposed the 12th amendment to the Constitution, which modified how Presidents and Vice-Presidents were chosen.
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Stephen R. Bradley, from Westminster, was one of Vermont's first US Senators. In fact, he was on the negotiation team that sealed the deal with New York and the United States, and brought Vermont into the Union. As Senator he put forth the bill which created the Flag Act of 1794. This law placed 15 stars and stripes on the US flag. He also proposed the 12th amendment to the Constitution, which modified how Presidents and Vice-Presidents were chosen.
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BHS e484-Stephen R. Bradley: Star Spangled Banner and the 12th Amendment
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