What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key, a Life

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Channel: US National Archives · 2014 · Education

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What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key, a Life 
Francis Scott Key made his mark as an American icon by one single and unforgettable act: writing The Star-Spangled Banner. Historian Marc Leepson reveals unexplored details of the life of an American patriot whose legacy has been largely unknown until now. A book signing follows the program.

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