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The original "Star-Spangled Banner" and "The Southern Cross" are two different flags with distinct histories and meanings.
The original "Star-Spangled Banner" is the flag that inspired the national anthem of the United States. It was sewn by Mary Young Pickersgill in 1813 and consists of 15 stars and 15 stripes, representing the 15 states that made up the United States at the time. The flag was flown over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, during the War of 1812 and was the inspiration for Francis Scott Key's poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry", which later became the national anthem.
On the other hand, "The Southern Cross" is a flag that was used by the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. It consists of 13 stars, representing the 11 states that seceded from the Union and the two additional states that were claimed by the Confederacy. The flag was designed by Nicola Marschall in 1861 and was used until the end of the Civil War in 1865.
Here are some key differences between the two flags:
- Number of stars: The Star-Spangled Banner has 15 stars, while The Southern Cross has 13 stars.
- Stripes: The Star-Spangled Banner has 15 stripes, while The Southern Cross has three horizontal stripes, two red and one white.
- Meaning: The Star-Spangled Banner represents the United States and its national anthem, while The Southern Cross represents the Confederate States of America and its secession from the Union.
- History: The Star-Spangled Banner was flown during the War of 1812, while The Southern Cross was used during the American Civil War.
Here are some images to illustrate the differences:
Image 1: The original Star-Spangled Banner
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