Our Flag Was Still There

The Star Spangled Banner That Survived the British and 200 Years--And the Armistead Family Who Saved It

Autori

• Tom Mcmillan

Parametri

• 336 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Storia
• Storia degli Stati Uniti

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The narrative follows the remarkable two-hundred-year journey of the original Star-Spangled Banner, beginning at Fort McHenry in 1814 when Francis Scott Key first beheld it. It highlights the dedicated family that protected, concealed, and eventually donated this iconic flag, tracing its path to the Smithsonian in 2023. This account not only chronicles the flag's historical significance but also emphasizes the personal stories intertwined with its preservation and legacy.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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