Tracing The Path

Episode 16: Believe it or Not! A Cartoonist Saved our National Anthem


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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. 

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Tracing The PathBy Dan R Morris

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