Season 1 · Episode 16
Episode 16: Believe it or Not! A Cartoonist Saved our National Anthem
In today's story we explore the interconnected stories of Anacreon the Greek Poet, Francis Scott ...
Tracing The Path: The Connected 20th Century · Dan R. Morris - 20th Century Historian
January 20, 202133m 35s
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Show Notes
In today's story we explore the interconnected stories of Anacreon the Greek Poet, Francis Scott Key, Robert Ripley, John Philip Sousa and 7 US Presidents. The Star Spangled Banner isn't just about a flag or the Battle of Fort McHenry. It involves slaves, Charles Schulz, Jack London, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and even Barry Goldwater.
Topics
anacreon the greek poetfrancis scott keyrobert ripleyjohn philip sousabattle of fort mchenrycharles schulzjack londonoliver wendell holmesbarry goldwater.