Key wrote his poem following the British attack on Baltimore in 1814.
It specifically referred to the British naval attack on Baltimore, during the War of 1812.
The title of the poem/song refers to the American flag, specifically the flag that flew above Fort McHenry during the British naval attack on Baltimore in 1814.
The United States of America's National Anthem is the Star-Spangled Banner, whose lyrics are from "Defence of Fort McHenry," a poem written in 1814 by the poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombing of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.September 14, 1814
Giacomo Puccini died of a heart attack during radiotherapy for carcinoma of the larynx. Rosario Marchese-Ragona
During the war of 1812 the British were defeated in every attack on the US except in Maine and Washington DC.
During the war of 1812 the British were defeated in every attack on the US except in Maine and Washington DC.
The Commander at Fort McHenry during the British attack was Maj. George Armistead.
Key wrote his poem following the British attack on Baltimore in 1814.
Japan launched an attack on Hong Kong as part of its Pacific campaign. After heavy battles during 1941, Japan prevailed and the British surrendered Hong Kong to them.
_______ led the attack against the Mongols and defeated them.
No, the colonial army did not successfully attack Quebec and prevented a British invasion from Canada. The Battle of Quebec (1775) was the first a massive failure for the colonialists, and led to the death of many soldiers.
In August of 1814 the British successfully invaded and burnt the Executive Mansion and other public buildings in Washington, D.C.
In August of 1814 the British successfully invaded and burnt the Executive Mansion and other public buildings in Washington, D.C.
In August of 1814 the British successfully invaded and burnt the Executive Mansion and other public buildings in Washington, D.C.
George Washington thought the British were going to attack Long Island because this was the easiest port for the troops to reach. When the Battle of Long Island did take place Washington and his troops were defeated.
They were at war, under attack and threatened with invasion. They really needed to keep a stiff upper lip.