Happy Birthday To “The Star-Spangled Banner” By John Livingston Clark We recently celebrated the anniversary of the United States’ National Anthem. On September 13, 1814 Francis Scott Key wrote a poem about the American defense against the British attacking Ft. McHenry in the war of 1812, which became so popular ...
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One… Two… Three! Whoosh, out goes the candles—be it one or one hundred. Applause echoes, and wide smiles as well as vibrant laughter from those around reveals how strenuous and awkward it is to blow out candles. Nevertheless, tasty cake and anticipated presents almost always decorate such ...
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