Travel back to the War of 1812 and discover the incredible true story of the giant American flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Learn how expert flag maker Mary Pickersgill, her daughter Caroline, and a team of helpers created one of the most famous flags in American history, and how its appearance above Fort McHenry inspired a song that would become the United States national anthem.

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