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Tag Archives: Francis Scott Key
Gloucester Cathedral and the US national anthem
An unexpected connection to American history found in Gloucester Cathedral in England. Continue reading
O, say can you see? Stories of a national anthem
On September 13 and 14 Americans will commemorate the bicentennial of the Battle of Baltimore, a mostly forgotten battle in U.S. history… except that it gave the United States its national anthem. The song is a stirring tribute of the battle by … Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, city/town, fort, house, military, national park
Tagged Baltimore, flag, Francis Scott Key, MD, Star Spangled Banner, War of 1812
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The historic house that disappeared
Interesting story from Washington Post columnist John Kelly. The National Park Service lost track of Francis Scott Key’s Georgetown house. It’s a history mystery. http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/oh-say-can-you-see-the-missing-key-house/2013/06/21/6e44537c-d79e-11e2-a9f2-42ee3912ae0e_story.html Related posts: British invasion at North Point Mary, not Betsy
Posted in 19th century, 20th century, house, national park
Tagged DC, Francis Scott Key, Georgetown
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