The Flag, the Poet and the Song: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0525946004 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 239 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Kevin M Quigg said An OK book about the veneration of the flag.. As the author relates, the flag was an official banner during the War of 181"An OK book about the veneration of the flag." according to Kevin M Quigg. As the author relates, the flag was an official banner during the War of 1812, but it was not the religious icon some think of today. The sack of Washington, and the impending invasion of Baltimore made people think more clearly about the British menace. When they faced off againt the British when they made their attempt to capture and sack Baltimore, a poet called Francis Scott Key wrote a moving poem to the historic battle. People then moved the verse to an old English drinking song, and an official national anthem was born. It was not until the Hoover Administration that the Star Spangled Banne. , but it was not the religious icon some think of today. The sack of Washington, and the impending invasion of Baltimore made people think more clearly about the British menace. When they faced off againt the British when they made their attempt to capture and sack Baltimore, a poet called Francis Scott Key wrote a moving poem to the historic battle. People then moved the verse to an old English drinking song, and an official national anthem was born. It was not until the Hoover Administration that the Star Spangled Banne. Rob Hardy said An Important Part of Our History. Every American knows the tune of "The Star-Spangled Banner," because every American watches sporting events. Some of us know the words, although we can't sing it unless we are singers of special talent, because of the reach of range of the notes (the "red glare" of the rockets makes most people's voices break). And every American who knows some history knows that Frances Scott Key, watching the bombardment of Fort McHenry from the shore of Baltimore Harbor, saw the Star-Spangled Banner flying over the fort, and wrote the poem bearing that name on the back of an envelope, and since then it has been. Under the Red, White, & Blue As an author of a novel in its initial release that addresses, among other themes, the essence of what makes an American an American, I genuinely enjoyed Irvin Molotsky's THE FLAG, THE POET, & THE SONG. Mr. Molotsky, a semi-retired newspaperman, spins a wonderful tale about the history of our national anthem. This book is light. It is a popular history. It is amusing, yet it is most enlightening. Mr. Molotsky presents a history of the War of 1812, which led directly to Francis Scott Key's composing of the poem that became the song. He discusses the American invasion of Canada (yes, we did invade C
The Flag, the Poet, and the Song also uncovers the facts and fallacies surrounding the flag and the song, from the tremendous size of the flag to why we continue trying to sing our anthem to this day.Brimming with fascinating Americana, The Flag, the Poet, and the Song is a book that will be read and reread, whether you're a lover of history, a patriot, or just waiting for the umpire to say "play ball!". Molotsky brings both legendary and unknown events and figures to vivid life-from the flag's seamstress to the military heroes of the War of 1812. In witty, accessible language, he charts the little-known events leading up to the war, and the far-reaching impact this obscure conflict has had on our national psyche. In this remarkable, flawlessly researched book, New York Times reporter Irvin Molotsky tells the story behind the story and, in the process, reveals an important piece of our co
The War of 1812 gets well-deserved coverage as the historical scene for the unfolding of the anthem. In the "little-known-facts" genre, Molotsky dances through the evolution of the song from an old English drinking song to its adoption in 1931 as the national anthem. From Library Journal New York Times reporter Molotsky offers a light history of the American flag and "The Star Spangled Banner," as well as the people involved with making both. Bonnie Collier, Yale Law Lib. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. There are also amusing tidbits, such as the largest American flag, which weighed in at 3000 pounds and measured 505' 225'. Personalities play a big part in Molotsky's treatment, with President and Dolly Madison, Francis Scott Key, and Mary Pickersgill (the real Betsy Ross) taking major roles. Amusing but not scholarl