Francis Scott Key, a tone-deaf lawyer, wrote the words that would become the national anthem, 'The Star Spangled Banner', after witnessing the bombardment of Baltimore during the War of 1812. The story of how Key's poem was transformed into a song and eventually became the national anthem is a fascinating chapter in American history. [... more]

Francis Scott Key, a tone-deaf lawyer, wrote the words to the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The song's origins and Key's life story are explored in this American history account. [... more]

Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and amateur poet, wrote the words to the national anthem after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The story of how the song came to be and its eventual adoption as the national anthem is a testament to the enduring spirit of American patriotism. [... more]