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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2021 · 22 MIN

A Patriotic Program

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

Francis Scott Key witnessed the British bomb Fort McHenry. Despite direct hits, the huge torn and battered American flag survived, inspiring him to pen our National Anthem. Captain William Driver was the first to proclaim our flag as “Old Glory." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francis Scott Key witnessed the British bomb Fort McHenry. Despite direct hits, the huge torn and battered American flag survived, inspiring him to pen our National Anthem. Captain William Driver was the first to proclaim our flag as “Old Glory." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Francis Scott Key witnessed the British bomb Fort McHenry. Despite direct hits, the huge torn and battered American flag survived, inspiring him to pen our National Anthem. Captain William Driver was the first to proclaim our flag as “Old...

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