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Treasures of the Library of Congress: The Star-Spangled Banner
Grade Range: 6-12
Resource Type(s): Reviewed Websites, Reference Materials, Primary Sources
Date Posted:
1/7/2009
This resource includes images of a rare, first print edition of the Star-Spangled Banner sheet music that combines words and music as well as a hand-written copy of the Star-Spangled Banner poem by Francis Scott Key. These primary sources are included in the Library of Congress' online exhibition entitled American Treasures of the Library of Congress.