Lone Cone Library

Describes the man and the story behind the creation of America's national anthem, profiling Francis Scott Key as a busy and respected political advisor who was inspired to write his famous poem after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry.

Mary Pickersgill, seamstress of the flag over Fort McHenry, gives a brief history of the changes of the American flag and the rules for its display.

The cultural and political history of the Pledge of Allegiance, how it came to be, what it means to Americans, and why we have battled over it for generations For more than a century, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has been a central part of the American Experience. And perhaps because of its ubiquity, this simple flag salute has served not only as a unifying ritual but also as a lightning rod for bitter controversy. Congress's 1954 decision...

A patriotic poem celebrating the flag of the United States, including historical footnotes about its origins and history

Francis Bellamy, who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance, tells a brief history of the Pledge of Allegiance, a reminder of loyalty to the flag and to the United States.

"A ... poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--

This is a simple story of the National Anthem's history and what it represents.

The text of the Pledge of Allegiance, enhanced with illustrations and notes on the history and meaning of the Pledge, the history of the flag, and rules on flag etiquette.

Recounts the history of the American flag and other symbols representing national sovereignty and illustates the use and display of the flag.