Smithsonian Institution The Star-Spangled Banner
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    • Baltimore in the Balance
    • A Moment of Triumph
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    • Family Keepsake
    • National Treasure
    • Preservation Project
    • Science of Preservation
  • Song
    • The Lyrics
    • Francis Scott Key
    • The Melody
    • National Anthem
  • Legacy
    • Symbols of a New Nation
    • The Flag in the Civil War
    • Flag Rules and Rituals
    • The Flag in WWII
    • The Flag in the Sixties
  • Interact
    • Introduction
    • Interactive Flag
    • Sing National Anthem
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Resources: Links

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  • Bibliography
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  • Links
  • FAQs
  • Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
  • Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
  • Library of Congress
  • The History Channel
  • The War of 1812
  • Reluctant Patriot - Francis Scott Key
  • How to Care For Your Flag (PDF)
  • Image of the SSB (PDF)
  • Star Spangled Banner Lyrics (PDF)
  • Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
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