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Fighting the War of 1812

Author: Dan Boyle

A look at the fighting in the War of 1812, the Hartford Convention, the Treaty of Ghent, and the Battle of New Orleans

The Star Spangled Banner as performed by Whitney Houston

As you watch this video of The Star Spangled Banner, I have included some key notations at points during the video. Follow this timing sequence as you watch (Please note that I am not responsible for the advertising that appears at the beginning of this. Just click on the "x" to make the add disappear):

0:02 - Sung at Super Bowl 25 held at Tampa Stadium, in Tampa Bay, Florida

0:29 - There is some debate as to whether or not she lip-synced this. Decide for yourselves.

1:00 - During the National Anthem, the U.S. flag must be higher than all others being presented.

1:38 - That is why all other flags are "dipped" at the start of the anthem.

2:30 - What had just started that explains the patriotic fervor in the stadium that night?