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Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, is considered
one of America's greatest presidents. He safely led the country
through some its darkest days -- those of the Civil War. When
the fighting between the North and the South ended and the
Union was preserved, Lincoln, a prolific writer, inspired
and healed the nation through his words of comfort and wisdom,
"...that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of
freedom - and that government of the people, by the people,
for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Through
word and deed, Lincoln gave to the nation a lifetime of service.
"With malice toward none and charity for all" he gave of himself
ultimately making the supreme sacrifice.
Through the Abraham Lincoln Spirit of America Award, the
Thirteen-Fifty Foundation honors individuals who, like Abraham
Lincoln, have demonstrated the spirit of America and their
commitment to the nation through active, purposeful citizenship
not only through deed, but also through word and unique artistry.
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It was during the evening of September
13, 1814, that Francis Scott Key,
a lawyer, composed the national
anthem of the United States of America,
The Star-Spangled Banner.Traveling
to Baltimore to obtain the release
of a prisoner at Fort McHenry, Key
was to find himself at the foot
of a battle as the British began
attacking the fort. Key waited and
watched from a distance, having
been detained on a ship in Baltimore
harbor. Throughout the night the
battle raged and as the morning
light of dawn rose up, Key was inspired
at the sight of the American flag,
still waving, standing strong over
the battered fort. It was then he
penned the lyrics which eventually
became the national anthem of the
United States of America...
O! say, can you see, by the dawn’s
early light, what so proudly we
hailed at the twilight’s last
gleaming...
The Francis Scott Key, What So Proudly
We Hail Award recognizes and honors
individuals who have raised the
American flag in times of hardship,
commemoration and/or celebration
leaving a lasting impression and
a timeless visual image in the hearts
and minds of Americans and people
all over the world. The award also
recognizes and honors individuals
who through their actions, have
protected, respected and treasured
the flag in the highest traditions
of the American patriotic spirit.
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