The poem that later became the “Star-Spangled Banner” was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
It was written to commemorate the battle for Fort McHenry, Maryland, during the War of 1812, was called “Defence of Fort M’Henry.”
The poem that later became the “Star-Spangled Banner” was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
It was written to commemorate the battle for Fort McHenry, Maryland, during the War of 1812, was called “Defence of Fort M’Henry.”