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Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.

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In 1814 Francis Scott Key was watching the British Ships bombarding Fort McHenry in the Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Baltimore.

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the battle of Baltimore, war of 1812

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Where did Francis Scott write The Star Spangled Banner?

The Star Spangled Banner was written aboard a British ship by Francis Scott Key after he witnessed the battle at Fort McHenry and saw that the American flag, or Star Spangled Banner was still flying at the end of the battle.


When was the star spangled banner written?

in 1814During the Battle of Fort McHenry in September of 1814 by Francis Scott Key.


What did Francis Scott Key witness before writing the words for the Star Spangled Banner?

a battle


What battle was the star spangled banner first written?

The Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812, written by Francis Scott Key.


Did Francis Scott Key write the Star Spangled Banner after the American Revolution?

yes Francis Scott did write the star spangled banner after the american revolution to be exact Francis Scott wrote the star spangled banner in 1814.


Which battle was the star spangled banner written about?

The Battle of Fort McHenry. Francis Scott Key was present at the battle, so he wrote a poem about exactly what he saw.


Where did Francis Scott Keys write the star spangled banner?

Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star Spangled Banner" also known as Americas National Anthem, onboard a British prison ship in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814.


What famous poem did Francis Scott key write?

The Star Spangled Banner


What battle was the Star-Spangled Banner written after?

The Battle of Fort McHenry.


What does the star spangled banner have to do with the war of 1812?

The "Star Spangled Banner", was written about the War of 1812.


Francis Scott key wrote the star spangled banner during what battle?

The Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.


Why was the author of the star-spangled banner on a British ship in the Chesapeake bay during the battle for ft mchenry?

No, Francis Scot Key was on an American ship.