You probably sing our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner in school, but have you ever seen the actual flag the song is written about?! In this Fun Fact, you'll take a trip to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History where they have carefully preserved the flag and put it on display for all to enjoy.

Originally released by LeVar Burton Kids, 2015. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 16, 2018.

Star Spangled Banner (2:29);.