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Star-Spangled Banner Flag Shown in Framed Display
The flag that flew over Fort McHenry on September 13 1814 now rests in the Flag Hall of the Museum of American History Washington DC. It moved from open display last year to a framelike case with a gray linen cover. Each hour on the half hour lights dim The cover lowers and two versions of The Star Spangled Banner play before the flag is unveiled for five minutes.
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Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Museum of American History
Washington, D.C