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What was the original name for the star spangeled banner?

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1) The lyrics

  • The words of "The Star Spangled Banner" come from a poem called "Defence of Fort McHenry" written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812

2) The music

  • The tune of "The Star Spangled Banner" comes from a British drinking song called "The Anacreontic Song."
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