baltimore, battle of, baltimore, md., 1814

Briefly discusses the authorship of the poem later set to music that became the national anthem of the United States as well as the flag itself.

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.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner, and its creator, Francis Scott Key.