The Star-Spangled Banner: Its Preparation, Purpose, and Preservation was written to share a segment of the true history of what so many have fought and died for. Here is a miraculous set of events behind the story of preparing the flag and how the large f
The Star-Spangled Banner: Its Preparation, Purpose, and Preservation was written to share a segment of the true history of what so many have fought and died for. Here is a miraculous set of events behind the story of preparing the flag and how the large flag inspired the well-known patriotic poem.Do you know who hand-sewed the flag?How were the stitches crafted?How many weeks did it take to make the flag by hand?How much did it cost the government to have the flag made?How does a star become spangled in appearance?As Fort McHenry daily waves the country's flag in memory of the 1814 battle, may we also appreciate God's divine intervention on our forefathers. Please join us in celebrating the history of the most sacred Smithsonian treasure.'Tis the star-spangled banner--O long may it wave.
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