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  2. The Star-Spangled Banner - Wikipedia

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    "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M'Henry", [2] a poem written by American lawyer Francis Scott Key on September 14, 1814, after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.

  3. The Anacreontic Song - Wikipedia

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    Detail from the first sheet music publication of "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Thomas Carr, 1814). Note the F-sharp in the melody. The song, through its bawdy lyrics, gained popularity in London and elsewhere beyond the Anacreontic Society. New lyrics were also fashioned for it, including several patriotic titles in the United States.

  4. Francis Scott Key - Wikipedia

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    Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843) [3] was an American lawyer, author, and poet from Frederick, Maryland, best known as the author of the text of the American national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner". [4] Key observed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during the War of 1812.

  5. Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl ... - AOL

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    From Fort McHenry to New Orleans, the "Star Spangled Banner" has been around the block a few times. It was originally written by Francis Scott Key as "Defence of Fort M’Henry" at the Battle of ...

  6. US national anthem sung over the years - AOL

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    Watch and listen to the US national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, performed at presidential inaugurations since 1961. Video by Elise Wicker

  7. Star-Spangled Banner (flag) - Wikipedia

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    Star Spangled Banner flag on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, c. 1964. The Star-Spangled Banner, or the Great Garrison Flag, was the garrison flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the naval portion of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.

  8. Memorable Versions of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner ... - AOL

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    In July 2024, country star Ingrid Andress went viral for her unique take on “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which. Getty Images (3) The United States national anthem is, within the singing ...

  9. John Stafford Smith - Wikipedia

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    In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M'Henry" (later re-titled, "The Star-Spangled Banner") which was later set to the tune of "Anacreon", a piece composed by Smith. The US Congress officially designated this song as the US national anthem in 1931.