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General John Mason: the Man Behind the Star-Spangled Banner and Other Remarkable Connections

Introduction  General John Mason played a crucial role in the creation of the US National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” He sent Francis Scott Key on a mission during the War […]

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Christ Church Cemetery

Discover the Mason Family Legacy: Buried in Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery

Records indicate that at least twenty-one immediate members of the Mason family are buried in the historic Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery in the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex, even more if […]

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The Battle of the White House

The Overlooked Battle of the Potomac and its Historical Significance In the early stages of the War of 1812, American forces took decisive action in April 1813. They successfully captured […]

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