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The flag that flew above Fort McHenry lasted through an horrific bombardment. The fact that it was still there showed that the fort was still in the hands of the Americans.
He watched the bombardment of Ft. Mc Henry and as the sun came up he saw that the American flag was still standing even though it was torn and tattered. This inspired him to write his poem. It was later added to music making the song "The Star Spangled Banner".
The Flag A Story Inspired by the Tradition of Betsy Ross - 1927 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
Ben Franklin inspired him to write and to come to America. Whoever wrote that last post is an idiot.
The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Frances Scott Key on September 14, 1814 after he was held captive during the bombardment of of Fort McHenry. The fight had lasted 25 hours and when it was all done, Key looked out and saw the large Garrison Flag still flying and he was inspired to write it.
The flag that flew above Fort McHenry lasted through an horrific bombardment. The fact that it was still there showed that the fort was still in the hands of the Americans.
The Swiss flag Swiss flag inspired the Red Cross flag in reverse color
The original flag is currently housed at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
Betsy Ross
Francis Scott was unable to do anything but watch the bombarding of the American forces at Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore on the night of September. When the smoke cleared, he was able to see an American flag still waving. On the way back to Baltimore, he was inspired to write a poem. The flag was given to Captain Driver's granddaughter or niece and she later donated it to the Smithsonian.
Francis Scott Key watched the all-night battle. At dawn, Key discovered that the flag was still flying. He expressed his pride in what became the U.S. national anthem
Her family inspired her to write.
Eoin Colfer was inspired to write in primary school after reading Viking books inspired by his history lessons.
He watched the bombardment of Ft. Mc Henry and as the sun came up he saw that the American flag was still standing even though it was torn and tattered. This inspired him to write his poem. It was later added to music making the song "The Star Spangled Banner".
The patriotic song written by Francis Scott Key after witnessing the American flag still standing at Fort McHenry is the "Star-Spangled Banner." This event inspired him to write the lyrics, which were later set to music and became the national anthem of the United States.
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There are 3 red stars on the District of Columbia flag. The flag was inspired by George Washington's coat of arms.