In honor of Independence Day, we asked our readers to vote on who was best dressed in red, white, and blue. The contestants were drawn from entries we received as part of our Star-Spangled Banner singing contest on YouTube (which concluded in May).
After a week of voting, I’m pleased to announce the winner of this mini-contest: it’s seven year old Ellie! In her video, Ellie—outfitted in a blue dress covered in white stars and decorated with red bows—performs a charming rendition of the national anthem. Standing in front of a stars and stripes bunting, Ellie’s face beams with pride and enthusiasm for the Star-Spangled Banner.
Thanks, Ellie, for sharing your song with us and for showing us how to dress up with patriotic flair!
Dana Allen-Greil is the new media project manager at the National Museum of American History.
Wow...nice,congratulations Ellie...
Posted by: antony | July 13, 2009 at 06:44 AM
What a cute girl and awesome video.. I am happy she won.
Posted by: John Fagan | July 13, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Nice... I'm happy that she made it.
Posted by: Winly Carumba | July 15, 2009 at 12:01 PM
I think she is the future American idol...congrats.
Posted by: Emely | July 23, 2009 at 02:18 AM