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Heft, credited with 50-star flag, dies at 67
Posted: 12.12.2009 at 11:54 PM
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Heft often shared his story with the community.  Here he is at Bronner's on Independence day in 2007.
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SAGINAW, Mich. (AP Modified) - Robert G. Heft, who is credited with  designing and sewing America's first 50-star flag, has died. He was 67.

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