Object Details
Creator
National Museum of American History
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14,002
Video Title
Broad Stripes and Bright Stars
Description
This theater presentation was performed at the National Museum of American History, where the flag that inspired the National Anthem is on display. The year is 1813. Mary Young Pickersgill (a historical figure with a fictional monologue) is working on a garrison flag to fly over Baltimore's Fort McHenry. She speaks about the War of 1812, the process of creating a giant flag, and thoughts about the meaning of the flag.
Video Duration
11 min 3 sec
YouTube Keywords
smithsonian "american history" history museum
Uploaded
2011-01-21T20:27:53.000Z
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YouTube Videos
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National Museum of American History
YouTube Channel
SmithsonianAmHistory
YouTube Category
Education
Topic
American History
Record ID
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