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Star Spangled Banner
The version of the United States flag flown during the War of 1812 is now for sale at the Keeper’s House! This flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes for the first 15 states. This was the only flag with 15 stripes. In 1818, Congress decided that from then on…
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2012 Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Program
Obverse side – depicting Lady Liberty waving the 15 star, 15 stripe flag with Ft. McHenry in the background Reverse side – depicting waving modern American flag The US Mint has issued several coins commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. We are pleased to announce that a limited…
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