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A 1914 photo of the Star-Spangled Banner undergoing conservation in the Smithsonian Castle (Smithsonian Institution Archives)
The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian
Cate Lineberry; Updated by Meilan Solly
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