America's Star-Spangled Story - Cook, Jane Hampton
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O Say Can You See? Georgetown lawyer Francis Scott Key did not initially support the War of 1812 against Great Britain. After all, he voted against President James Madison and his war. Instead, Key supported the Federalist Party. But after the notorious British military burned the White House and Capitol--the 9/11 of the War of 1812--Key set aside his political differences, spoke with President Madison, and answered the call to do what he could for his country. While aboard a British warship after negotiating the release of an American war prisoner, Key witnessed the Battle of Fort McHenry in…mehr

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O Say Can You See? Georgetown lawyer Francis Scott Key did not initially support the War of 1812 against Great Britain. After all, he voted against President James Madison and his war. Instead, Key supported the Federalist Party. But after the notorious British military burned the White House and Capitol--the 9/11 of the War of 1812--Key set aside his political differences, spoke with President Madison, and answered the call to do what he could for his country. While aboard a British warship after negotiating the release of an American war prisoner, Key witnessed the Battle of Fort McHenry in Baltimore. What happened next changed his life. Discover why and how he came to write America's national anthem, whose lyrics have inspired millions of Americans over the years. By award-winning author and former White House webmaster, Jane Hampton Cook, America's Star-Spangled Story is a beautiful patriotic gift book for all Americans.
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Jane Hampton Cook's passion is igniting patriotism and making American history relevant to modern life, news, current events, politics and faith. She is an award-winning screenwriter and author of 13 books, including War of Lies: When George Washington Was the Target & Propaganda Was the Crime and Stories of Faith & Courage from the Revolutionary War. She has written award-winning screenplay adaptations for two of her books. SAVING WASHINGTON placed third in ScreenCraft's drama 2018 screenwriting competition and AMERICAN PHOENIX was a top ten winner in ISA's Emerging Screenwriters contest in 2020. A national media commentator and former White House webmaster, Jane has been a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel, SKY News, C-SPAN, BBC, CD Media, WMAL, and other outlets. She has been a cast member and an on-camera storyteller for several documentaries, including Fox Nation's WHAT MADE AMERICA GREAT hosted by Brian Kilmeade, and THE FIRST AMERICAN, a film about George Washington produced by Gingrich Productions. Jane received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and a master's degree from Texas A&M University. Jane lives with her husband and their sons in Centreville, Virginia. www.janecook.com.