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Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814 Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814 Juvenile literature Flags United States History 19th century Flags United States History 19th century Juvenile literature Key, Francis Scott 1779-1843 Key, Francis Scott 1779-1843 Juvenile literature United States History War of 1812 United States History War of 1812 Flags United States History War of 1812 Flags Juvenile literature United States History War of 1812 InfluenceGrove, Tim
Summary: Complemented by historical artwork and photos, an account of the lesser-known history of America's national anthem describes the American flag's design, the important contributions of free black soldiers during the War of 1812, and the intense battle that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Bartoletti, Susan Campbell.
Summary: Relates events of the 1814 Battle of Baltimore as seen through the eyes of twelve-year-old Caroline Pickersgill, who had worked with her family and their servants to sew the enormous flag which waved over Fort McHenry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.52 BARLambert, Nancy (Nancy R.)
Summary: Tells the story behind the original nineteenth-century national treasure that inspired the poem by Francis Scott Key and the American national anthem, while sharing insights into how the Smithsonian cares for the flag.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Molotsky, Irvin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.52 MOLKulling, Monica.
Summary: Describes the man and the story behind the creation of America's national anthem, profiling Francis Scott Key as a busy and respected political advisor who was inspired to write his famous poem after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Children's Books 2012