http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Lap Blanket"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1299http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=1299<p>In this online exhibition, students will explore the story of the Star-Spangled Banner by learning about the War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore; Mary Pickersgill and the making of the flag; Francis Scott Key and the song that became the national anthem; the legacy of the flag and its use as a patriotic symbol; and the efforts undertaken to preserve the flag as a national treasure. This resource includes interactive activities and educational resources that can be used to further enhance this exploration of the flag that inspired the national anthem.</p>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:31:58 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=52http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=52<p>In this online exhibition, students will analyze authentic magazine covers from July 1942, along with a timeline and brief video news clips in order to understand the importance of the home front during the Second World War. The resource includes a searchable collection of magazine covers from the era and is part of an online exhibition, titled: <em>July 1942: United We Stand</em>. The site explores a campaign during World War II by the nation's magazines to promote national unity, rally support for the war, and celebrate Independence Day.</p>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:16:23 GMT