On the other side is the original flag that flew over Fort McHenry.
A flag large enough the British could see it from their war ships;
a flag large enough to make the statement of a nation;
a flag that would move Francis Scott Key to pen a poem that would become our nation's anthem.
a flag that would move Francis Scott Key to pen a poem that would become our nation's anthem.
If you ever get the chance to visit the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC - do so if for no other reason than to appreciate the sheer size of this flag hand-made by Mary Young Pickersgill
(and a few members of her family and house staff).
(and a few members of her family and house staff).
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Impressive! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeletemy first visit was planned the weekend of 9/11. Haven't been able to reschedule :O(
ReplyDeleteYou really need to - honestly, I lived in this area for several years and it never gets old and I always walk away having learned something.
DeleteVery interesting, and thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great flag.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty neat looking.
ReplyDeleteInteresting facts; I had no idea it was so large..
ReplyDeleteAnother fine find in D.C.
ReplyDeleteI love the sense of movement in the flag. It is almost like the wind is blowing through it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful windblown flag!
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