The Star-Spangled Banner
“The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from a poem written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key, called “Defence of Fort M’Henry”. Inspired by witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 and seeing the American flag still flying at dawn, Key penned this iconic piece.
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The story behind “The Star-Spangled Banner” dates back to the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and poet, was aboard a British ship negotiating the release of prisoners when he observed the intense bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore’s harbor throughout the night. As dawn broke, he was overjoyed to see that the American flag continued to wave above the fort, signifying it had not fallen. This sight inspired him to write down his thoughts, which later became the lyrics set to the tune of a popular English song. Over time, it grew in popularity and sentiment among Americans until it was officially recognized as the U.S. national anthem in 1931 by President Herbert Hoover.
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