Star-Spangled Banner Pageant: Staged in the Capitol Park at Madison, Wisconsin, in Celebration of the One-Hundredth Anniversary of the Writing of the ... Song by Francis Scott Key (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Excerpt from Star-Spangled Banner Pageant: Staged in the Capitol Park at Madison, Wisconsin, in Celebration of the One-Hundredth Anniversary of the Writing of the National Song by Francis Scott Key
In September, 1775, Congress appointed Benjamin Frank lin, Benjamin Harrison and Thomas Lynch, as a committee to go to Cambridge to confer with General Washington upon several urgent matters pertaining to the army under his com mand. During this conference Colonel Joseph Reed, secre tary to the conference committee suggested to them the adoption Of the Union flag for the army. His suggestion was approved and the first Grand Union striped flag was-raised on Prospect Hill, Cambridge, Jan. 1, 1776. This flag consisted Of thirteen alternate red and white stripes, representing the United Colo nies, and the subjoined crosses of St. George and St. Andrew (the king's colors) in a blue canton.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the creation of the Star-Spangled Banner through a historical pageant set during the War of 1812 and the British capture of Washington, D.C. The play includes symbolic representations of Columbia, Liberty, and Justice, as well as characters like Francis Scott Key and General Armistead who played vital roles in the defense of Baltimore. The author explores the themes of patriotism, national identity, and the sacrifices made during wartime through the struggles and resilience of these historical figures. The book also provides a glimpse into the broader historical context of the War of 1812 and its impact on the development of the young United States as a nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331409335_0
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