The Star-Spangled Banner : the making of an American icon

The Star-Spangled Banner : the making of an American icon

Shares the story behind the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," in 1814, telling how Francis Scott Key, having witnessed a critical battle between British and U.S. troops from a truce ship, was inspired to write the song after seeing the garrison flag still flying over Fort Henry in Bal...

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Main Author: Taylor, Lonn, 1940-
Other Authors: Kendrick, Kathleen M., Brodie, Jeffrey L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Smithsonian Books : Collins, c2008.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Armistead, George, > 1780-1818 > Family.
Key, Francis Scott, > 1779-1843.
National Museum of American History (U.S.)
Star-spangled banner (Song) > History.
Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814.
Flags > United States > History.
Flags > Conservation and restoration > United States > Case studies.
United States > History > War of 1812 > Flags.
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Call Number: E 356 .B2 T39 2008
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