Francis Scott Key wrote the star-spangled banner.
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" in 1814.
yes!!
He wrote the star spangled banner whilst in custody on HMS Minden, during the Anglo-American war of 1812, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
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Francis Scott Key wrote the star-spangled banner.
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" in 1814.
September 8th, 1814
He was in Maryland.
yes!!
he was 20
Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner.
Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) wrote the Star-Spangled Banner in 1814. Many people don't realize that Key wrote the lyrics only, not the music. See the link for the rest of the story...
The tune of the Star Spangled Banner was adapted from "To Anacreon in Heaven," which was composed by John Stafford Smith.
He wrote the star spangled banner whilst in custody on HMS Minden, during the Anglo-American war of 1812, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
That was James Madison.