The Star-Spangled Banner: The Forgotten History of Francis Scott Key's National Anthem

in #nationalanthem • 3 years ago

Today marks the anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key’s “Star-Spangled Banner”. Did you know that Key was inspired by the 15-star American flag of Fort McHenry lit up and triumphantly waving during the British bombardment in the Battle of Baltimore. Key was there as part of a team trying to secure the release of prisoners.

Learn more about the history of our national anthem at Ammo.com.

#starspangledbanner #usa #history #flag
3 years ago in #nationalanthem by
$0.00
    Reply 0

    Coin Marketplace

    STEEM 0.13
    TRX 0.23
    JST 0.032
    BTC 83764.46
    ETH 2094.28
    USDT 1.00
    SBD 0.63