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May 9, 2008 8:14 am US/Eastern

President Signs Bill Creating 2 Historic Trails

BALTIMORE (AP) ― President Bush has signed legislation creating two historic trails.

One connects historic sites stretching from Pennsylvania in Virginia. The other commemorates War of 1812 battle sites in Maryland.

The 175-mile Journey Through Hallowed Ground Heritage Area spans the Gettysburg and Antietam battlefields, Thomas Jefferson's home of Monticello and other sites.

Meanwhile, the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail will guide visitors to sites of important War of 1812 battles, including Fort McHenry in Baltimore.

Francis Scott Key was inspired to write what became "The Star-Spangled Banner" while watching the American flag waving above Fort McHenry during a battle with the British.

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