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"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key while witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. (It was actually 1814 when this particular battle happened.)
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∙ 15y agoThere is considerable debate about this, see the link below.
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∙ 14y agoAlthough some elements of the current tune can be heard in older songs dating back to the early 1600's, the first published version appeared in 1744.
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∙ 11y agoThe British national anthem was first performed in 1744 but was thought to have early origins of a very similar sounding song first written in 1619,.
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∙ 15y agoIt is unknown who wrote it.
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