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Key Monument to rededicate for Star Spangled centennial
Frederick readies a August 9 ceremony for the Francis Scott Key Monument rededication at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A new time capsule will be buried, with speeches by Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening and DAR leaders. Fort Detrick color guard, Pershing's Own ensembles, and a free Grove Stadium concert cap the day, with a four stanza rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.
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Key Monument Centennial Association