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The star-spangled banner the story behind our national anthem

Describes the events that led Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discusses the meaning of the song and its importance as the national anthem of the United States.

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Main Author: Sonneborn, Liz
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Chelsea Clubhouse, c2004.
Series:America in words and song
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Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814 > Juvenile nonfiction.
United States > History > War of 1812 > Flags > Juvenile nonfiction.
Flags > United States > History > 19th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
Key, Francis Scott, > 1779-1843 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Star-spangled banner (Song) > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Francis Scott Key began writing the national anthem after British troops attacked Fort McHenry in Baltimore in 1814. In the end, the American flag still waved above the fort. FIlled with emotion, Key wrote the first lines of The Star-Spangled Banner. Excerpted from The Star-Spangled Banner: The Story Behind Our National Anthem by Liz Sonneborn All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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