From the castle.(anniversary of the National Museum of American History and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' anthem)
The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics to our national anthem in 1814-its appearance above Fort McHenry proving that the American garrison had survived the British bombardment-has been a signature object at the National Museum of American History since...
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Published in | Smithsonian Vol. 44; no. 11; p. 8 |
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Format | Magazine Article |
Language | English |
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
01.03.2014
Smithsonian Magazine |
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Summary: | The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics to our national anthem in 1814-its appearance above Fort McHenry proving that the American garrison had survived the British bombardment-has been a signature object at the National Museum of American History since the museum opened in 1964. |
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ISSN: | 0037-7333 1930-5508 |