The Star Spangled Banner and the Flag's Story
Independence Day feature traces the Star Spangled Banner from Francis Scott Key to the flag made by Mary Pickersgill for Fort McHenry. It notes Eben Appleton loan to the Smithsonian, 2 million stitches on a linen backing, conservation from 1998 to 2008, and the 10 degree display tilt at the National Museum of American History.
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Bacon Tomato Grilled Sandwiches Recipe Card
Butter four bread slices and place buttered sides down on a sheet. Layer cheese, two half-slices bacon and tomato on each. Sprinkle lemon pepper on tomatoes. Top with buttered bread, bake about six to seven minutes, flip and bake six more. Slice and serve. Makes four sandwiches. adult supervision advised.
Ross Lynch rises as Brady in Teen Beach Movie and TV star
Ross Lynch, 17, from Littleton Colorado, stars as Brady in Disney Channel film Teen Beach Movie and plays Austin Moon in Austin & Ally. He performs guitar drums and piano, has appeared in ads and music videos, and enjoys hockey drawing and remote controlled aircraft with two turtles.
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Rules for handling the American flag
The article lists U S flag handling rules including display position when wall mounted and with state flags, nighttime lighting, half staff meaning mourning, and ban on upside down display. It notes flag destruction by burning when worn and mentions groups like Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and the American Legion arranging flag burning ceremonies sometimes on Flag Day June 14.
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The Defence of Fort McHenry and The Star Spangled Banner
The article recounts Francis Scott Key witnessing the 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry and the flag still flying at dawn, leading to his writing of The Defence of Fort McHenry. It notes The Star Spangled Banner becoming the national anthem in 1931 and mentions prior victories over Barbary pirates.
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Francis Scott Key
Key
Fort McHenry
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