A brief history of the star spangled banner youtube. The starspangled banner would be a great book to introduce children to our nations national anthem. Included are key questions about the important event in american history in a. The star spangled banner whitney houston recording. The star spangled banner is a charity single recorded by american singer whitney houston to raise funds for soldiers and families of those involved in the persian gulf war. The star spangled banner by francis scott key reading. Below is a narrative about the war of 1812 and the history of the starspangled banner. One of the cultural landmarks to emerge from the war of 1812 was the penning of the star spangled banner by 35yearold washington, dc. Government publications provides access to a fascinating document from the smithsonian, national museum of american history. To commemorate its bicentennial, historian marc ferris wrote the starspangled banner.
She soon discovered it was a handwritten manuscript for the the star spangled banner. By the time the song officially became the countrys anthem in 1931, it had been one of. Jennifer jones and suzanne thomassenkrauss talked about the smithsonian national museum of american history s centerpiece exhibit of the starspangled banner. Our starspangled story is a oneyear american history and literature course designed for students in grades 14. Some content viewed on watchknowlearn is hosted by other websites. This infopacked story of our national anthem includes. Francis scott key and the incredible story of the star spangled banner war of 1812 series book 1 by harold i. Written by francis scott key, the starspangled banner is the national anthem of the united states. Francis scott key unit study worksheets mamas learning. The fascinating history of the war of 1812 and the battle that inspired francis scott key to pen the words.
The book could be used in an introduction in a music class where the students can look at pictures while the words are being read to them. In this ourstory module from the smithsonians national museum of american history entitled making the starspangled banner, children will learn the story of the flag that inspired the national anthem. The unlikely history of americas national anthem, a comprehensive account of the songs story. Join us as we travel back to 1814 and examine the battle that inspired witness francis scott key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem. On september 14, 1814, francis scott key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes americas national anthem, the starspangled. The national anthem project promotes the learning of the starspangled banner. A group, called star spangled music, has formed to celebrate and teach about the history of. Dave gore the story behind the star spangled banner. This video of the star spangled banner is not a history lesson but rather designed to acknowledge all those who made sacrifices for the freedoms we take for granted. Scott key to write the poem that became the us national anthem. The truth about the star spangled banner editors blog. New book reveals dark history behind the star spangled banner duration.
On july, the president and first lady came to the national museum of american history to. Brits gave us their national anthem, the star spangled banner. Throughout its history, the starspangled banner has been celebrated by those who believe it shows americas might and jeered by those who find it too militaristic if not unsingable. Today it hangs in the national museum of american history in washington, d. This document describes the history of the flag that inspired our national anthem, where it has traveled since 1814, the conservation project undertaken to preserve it for future generations. We hear this song often at sporting events and at school. Season 10 episode 9 14m 6s a eugene, oregon woman was helping her father pack up his house when she found a yellowed document tucked. The starspangled banner on my own history catherine a. As such, it is easy to get distracted and not think about what the songs lyrics truly mean. The mormon tabernacle choir and members of the orchestra at temple square perform the starspangled banner by john stafford smith and. David barton defends his recalled book thomas jefferson lies w glenn beck.
This 15star flag, the starspangled banner that inspired francis scott keys poem, has been carefully preserved. United states and east of mexico national museum of. New book reveals dark history behind the star spangled banner. War of 1812 and the history of the starspangled banner. Musicologists examine the history of the starspangled banner, discussing how the song has changed in the 200 years since it was written. The starspangled banner is a symbol of american history that ranks with the statue of liberty and the charters of freedom, says brent d. The giant 42foot by 30foot banner was sewn by mary pickersgill. The starspangled banner is the national anthem of the united states of. It is difficult to recommend many of the childrens books written on or about the starspangled banner as most rehearse received myths about both flag and song. Print this patriotic star spangled banner lyrics poster as a classroom handout, or as a wall decoration. Thomassenkrauss describing the conservation work being done on the original starspangled banner flag at the national museum of american history. The united states has national symbols and traditions. Among the most frequent errors is that key wrote the poem and that another later linked text to tune. Lets not forget all those who died for our freedoms not just during.
Like this video if you want to see more videos about history. Aug 27, 2016 the history of the starspangled banner for kids. The lyrics come from the defence of fort mhenry, a poem written on september 14, 1814, by the then 35yearold lawyer and amateur poet francis scott key after witnessing the bombardment of fort mchenry by british ships of the royal navy in baltimore harbor during the battle of baltimore in the war of 1812. T h e s t a rs p a n g l e d united states and east of mexico b a n n e r. After 1889, it accompanied the flag raisings by the navy. David barton gives a brief history of the war of 1812 and the true story behind our national anthem. Brits gave us their national anthem, the star spangled banner peter snow tells the wigtown book festival that the star spangled banner was. The starspangled banner is the national anthem of the united states. This is the incredible story of the star spangled banner.
The unlikely story of americas national anthem ferris. The original star spangled banner voa on assignment july 4, 2014. The unlikely story of americas national anthem johns hopkins university press. Star spangled banner manuscript season 10 episode 9. This book would be a good way to tell the students about when america went to war and this would help the students visualize what they are learning in history class. At the time francis wrote the star spangled banner, in 1814, we were in the middle of the war of 1812. Author and historian marc leepson joins cbs this morning. Today, more than two centuries old, the flag remains a symbol of durability despite damage, explains jennifer jones, a curator who oversees the starspangled banner exhibition at the smithsonians national museum of american history. The missing verse of the star spangled banner that may change your view of our anthem. Short history of the star spangled banner american. Francis scott key would not recognize the version sung today, some claim.
However, he is most famous for writing the lyrics to our national anthem the starspangled banner. The starspangled banner is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. The original star spangled banner voa on assignment july 4. So proudly we hailed, which looks at the cloudy back story behind francis. Reviewing the vocabulary with your students is recommended prior to. Our starspangled story is a oneyear american history and literature course designed for students in first, second, third, or fourth grade. Notgrass historys our starspangled story is a oneyear american history and literature course designed for students in grades 14. Genre historical fiction awards none grade level 56 this books is based on the story of the starspangled banner.
The original starspangled banner, the flag that inspired francis scott key to write the song that would become the us national anthem, lies horizontally at a. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Find out how a captured poet penned the song that became the countrys national anthem did you know. The module includes links to handson activities and a list of recommended readings. The starspangled banner became one of the many patriotic songs sung throughout the country. The story of the starspangled banner by ryan jacobson.
The starspangled banner hysteria of 1917 the new yorker. Smithsonian s commitment to preserving the starspangled banner. It took major sacrifice to maintain our countrys freedom in its early days, and this song tells the story of that sacrifice. Ourstory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through. The story of the star spangled banner activity key common core informational text. This textbook features engaging, narrativestyle chapters with fullcolor photos and illustrations. Anna sings the national anthem in this patriotic clip tailormade for the fourth of july.
Jennifer jones and suzanne thomassenkrauss talked about the smithsonian national museum of american historys centerpiece exhibit of the starspangled banner. It combines the flexibility and richness of a unit study with the simplicity of a textbookbased approach to history. Francis scott key pens the starspangled banner history. The incredible story behind the star spangled banner.