The fascinating story of the Star-Spangled Banner
Jacqui Agate
05 February 2024
A starry stripey story
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The seeds of revolution are planted
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Wartime beginnings
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The Declaration of Independence is signed
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The Grand Union Flag is born
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An official flag is born
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Early designs show variation
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Who was the flag's designer?
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Who was Betsy Ross?
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Who was Betsy Ross?
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The Brandywine Flag
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The footprint of the flag expands
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America's original peoples are forgotten
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Where did the nickname 'Old Glory' come from?
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The birth of America's national anthem
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The birth of America's national anthem
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The poem was immediately set to music
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We have a cartoon to thank for the US national anthem
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The national anthem endures
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Players take the knee at NFL games
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Rules for displaying the flag
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