The national anthem
By: Joseph Ferry ; [introduction by Barry Moreno].
Series: American symbols and their meanings
Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
Subjects: Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843 -- Juvenile literature.; Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843.; Star-spangled banner (Song) -- Juvenile literature.; Star-spangled banner (Song); Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814 -- Juvenile literature.; Flags -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.; Flags -- United States.; United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Flags -- Juvenile literature.; United States -- History -- War of 1812.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Traces the history of the Star Spangled Banner, from a lawyer's poem written during the War of 1812, through its official recognition as the national anthem in 1931, to its ongoing inspiration today.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index.
Table of contents: title: Battle at Fort McHenry; title: Young Francis; title: The War of 1812; title: Bombs bursting in air; title: The national anthem; title: Chronology; title: Glossary.