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Francis Scott was Key to the national anthem’s creation

The son of Ann Phoebe Penn Dagworthy and Captain John Ross Key, Francis Scott Key was born on his family’s 2,800-acre plantation, Terra Rubra...
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National parks celebrate War of 1812 Bicentennial

If you’re looking for an opportunity to celebrate the War of 1812 Bicentennial this summer right where it happened, national parks from New...
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Star-Spangled Banner first edition sold at auction for $506,500

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  • December 4, 2010
The Poem that inspired the US national anthem sells for $506,500 dollars to an anonymous buyer. One of the most recognizable anthems in the world ...
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Fortifying America: Announcing a new series on American military architecture

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  • November 6, 2010
America’s architectural heritage includes many fortificationsConcurrent with our month long series on the indigenous architecture of the...
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