Jefferson Morley

Jefferson Morley is the author of "Snow-Storm in August: Washington City, Francis Scott Key, and the Forgotten Race Riot of 1835."

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Francis Scott Key and the Slavery Question

By , July 5, 2013 in Globalist Bookshelf

What role did the famous author of “The Star-Spangled Banner” play in the debate over American slavery?

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“The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave”

By , July 4, 2013 in Globalist Bookshelf

How does the history of the U.S. national anthem reflect the country’s long struggle with racial, economic and gender inequality?

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