Francis Scott Key
The American flag which flew above Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Fort McHenry is in Baltimore, Maryland.
starspangled
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.
Fort McHenry, just outside of Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore's Fort McHenry was being attacked by the British
First of all it was Francis Scott Key the reason why he wrote it so Americans had a poem to reflect back to the battle at Fort Mchenry. trust me im studying it in AFJROTC.
In augural speeches, football games, important ceremonies.
The War of 1812, although it was written in 1814 in Baltimore at Fort McHenry.
The War of 1812, although it was written in 1814 in Baltimore at Fort McHenry.
Star Spangled Banner
The Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.