The African American girl who helped make the Star-Spangled Banner

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Star-Spangled Banner

Women's History

Description

Two hundred years ago, an African American girl made history—literally. She was an indentured servant named Grace Wisher in the household of Mary Pickersgill. Helen Yuen and Ms. Asantewa Boakyewa of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum share her story.

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National Museum of American History

Published Date

Fri, 30 May 2014 10:30:00 -0400

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National Museum of American History

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Topic

American History

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