Flag That Inspired Key Becomes Smithsonian Treasure
The Star Spangled Banner story traces the 1812 flag from Fort McHenry to Eben Appleton and its gift to the Smithsonian in 1912. Smithsonian conservators in 1998–2008 stabilized the banner, removing a 1914 linen backing and mounting it on polyester for display at a 10 degree tilt in the National Museum of American History.
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Eben Appleton
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Cristie Kerr
Ross Lynch: Disney star and multi-talented teen performer
Ross Lynch, 17, from Littleton Colorado, leads the band R5 with relatives and a family friend. He stars as Brady in Teen Beach Movie and Austin Moon on Austin & Ally, plays guitar drums and piano, and has appeared in TV ads and music videos. He enjoys ice hockey drawing remotes and owns two turtles.
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Austin Moon
Ross
Montana
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Flag Rules Respecting the Flag and Display Etiquette
A summarized guide outlines how the flag should be treated, including display hierarchy above state flags, daylight outdoor use, illumination at night, half mast for mourning, and distress signals. It notes flag disposal by burning when worn and mentions groups like Boy Scouts and American Legion that conduct flag burning ceremonies, sometimes on June 14 Flag Day.
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Star Spangled Banner’s rise and War of 1812 run story
The account recalls the 1814 bombardment of Washington and Francis Scott Key watching mortars as British ships shelled Fort McHenry. It notes the fort’s surrender uncertainty, the dawn sight of the flag, and America’s victory. It also mentions a 1805 victory over Barbary pirates and Congress naming the anthem in 1931.
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