the betsy ross flag had 13 stars but...
the acadian flag has one star - the stella maris
and maine was part of massachusetts from the 1650s to 1820 only it was sometimes called acadia or l'acadie
the original 13 colonies gave birth to 37 more stars in the flag of America
in 1989 madonna was boycotted by the male dominated church:
'The clip depicts a church and Catholic symbols such as stigmata. It also features a Ku Klux Klan-style cross burning, and a dream about kissing a black saint. The Vatican condemned the video, while family and religious groups protested against its broadcast. They boycotted products by soft drink manufacturer Pepsi, who had used the song in their commercial. The company canceled their sponsorship contract with Madonna, but allowed her to retain the fee.'
- madonna 'like a prayer' wiki
story behind the video
then, after 30 years and numerous closeted, heartfelt and extemporaneous hail marys:
'The National Catholic Reporter notes that Francis said after the vote concerning female deacons, "I am going to take up the challenge … that you have put forward, that women be heard."'
- axios october 26th 2019
- madonna most successful woman artist
madonna's children
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