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The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem

An engaging history of the United States flag known as the Star Spangled Banner, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the 1814 poem that in 1931 became the American National Anthem. The flag was ...
Orange County Register

For Flag Day we look at the Star-Spangled Banner and other great U.S. flags

June 14 is Flag Day, commemorating Congress’ adoption of the red-white-and-blue flag with 13 stars on June 14, 1777. President Harry S. Truman designated the day as National Flag Day in 1949. The Star ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Editorial: On Flag Day, a reminder to treat our national banner with respect

The Continental Congress formally adopted the design of a new national banner on June 14, 1777, a date marked each year as Flag Day. This year, it couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. Recent ...
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The Star-Spangled Banner: The Flag that Inspired the National Anthem Homepage

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Online exhibit exploring the story of the Star-Spangled Banner. Topics include the War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore; Mary Pickersgill and ...