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It was during the war of 1812. Key was at fort McHenry near Baltimore, Maryland. He saw a British attack on he American Army. He watched as canoes boomed and blazed through the night. The next morning he wasn't sure who won . Then, he looked thorough a telescope. He spotted something a huge American Flag waving from the fort. The sight inspired Key quickly wrote the words to the star spangled banner.

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