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The Hopkinson Family and the War Song Fame
A fragmentary tribute traces Thomas Hopkinson and his son James Mackinnon Hopkinson in Philadelphia, recounting colonial ties, military actions, and the origin of the verses that became The Star Spangled Banner, including the popular rendition of Hall Columbia. It notes Hopkinson’s roles, the memory of the war effort, and the later fame of his son as a jurist and public figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Howe
Philadelphia
Colombia
Linpkinson
Nitto Qin
Marsha Mopsmaan
Weald Mopkinson
Tim
Rugileuyonn
Sunrahe
Peoelnesh
Io University of Menorytvania
Philadephia
Uy Lestelas
Koely
Finglaot
Lad Worth
John Penn
Hordtontown
Oana
Anlarth
Mma
Jo Wisies
Sattren
Alevetoi al
Dubliatien
Hopkinson
Jane Mackinnon
Tole
University of Pennsylvania
Faxton
Anon
Job Quincy -Adame
United States Court For
Th Astern District of Vonuaylvants
Thoman Hopkinson
Ueilah
Hopkiniay
Philadeighis
Aubin
Aegorunaa
Semis
Ealloly
Philydehtia
Fox Filion
Hopkinton
Kitson
Aerttnini
Columbia
New York
Sue
Franty Scott Key
Bam Tee Swift
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