Do you think you know all about American history? I bet you didn't know these 7 things about the Star Spangled Banner. Below is an excerpt from the article. If you would like to read the entire article, click on the link provided below the picture.
"The Star-Spangled Banner is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States. Huge, vibrant, and rich in history, most Americans are familiar with the story of this particular flag: It's the one that flew over Fort McHenry the morning after the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would one day become our national anthem. Although this flag has been around for 200 years now, there is more to this story that begs to be told."
http://blog.americanhistory.si.edu/osaycanyousee/2014/06/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-star-spangled-banner.html
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