n over the device. This Life Guard, a distinct corpsof mounted men was attached to the person of Washing-ton, but never spared in Battle. It was composed of 180men, and all the states that supplied the Continental troops,were represented in this corps. The uniform of this guardwas a blue coat with… … [Reproduced by courtesy of the National MuseumWashington, D. C] THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER The Star - Spangled Banner that waved triumphantlyover Fort McHenry, September 13 and 14, 1814, and whichinspired the immortal poem, was ordered made by Brig.-Gen. John Strieker. The fort had undergone…
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