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History of the Star Spangled Banner

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Who fought in the War of 1812?

The British and American

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When did the Star Spangled Banner become the National Anthem? 1814 1895 1931

1931

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True or False: The British burned down the White House in the War of 1812

True!

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Who helped Mary Pickersgill create the flag with?

Her daughter Caroline

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Why is there an "A" inscribed in one of the stars?

A for Armistead

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Why was Mary Pickersgill chosen to make the flag for Fort McHenry?

She was an experienced flag maker

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Where was Fort McHenry located?

Baltimore harbor

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Who was the author of the National Anthem?

Francis Scott Key

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How many stars were originally on the Star Spangled Banner?

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Why were parts of the flag removed during the conservation process?

So the flag could regain its natural shape

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Where is the Star Spangled banner today?

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

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Why was the Star Spangled Banner so large?

So the British could easily see it.

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Where was the flag sewn?

On the floor at Clagett's Brewery in the malt house

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Who was Grace Wisher?

An indentured African American girl

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