| Description |
xiv, 240 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Star-spangled baritone and the clocker -- Widow, the poet and the soldiers -- Second war of independence -- Why the British burned Washington and other war stories -- Poet and the flag come together -- Hero's death -- Two weary nations agree to end their war -- Where the flag and the song went after the war -- Little by little, American gets a national anthem -- Should the Constitution be changed to protect the flag? -- Saving America's most famous flag for our grandchildren -- What the future holds for the national anthem. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-227) and index. |
| Subject |
Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.
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Star-spangled banner (Song)
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Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814.
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Flags -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Flags.
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United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Influence.
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| Spine Title |
Flag, the poet & the song |
| ISBN |
0525946004 (acid-free paper) |
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