key, francis scott

Provides an account of the causes and conduct of the War of 1812, focusing on the battle between British ships and troops at Baltimore's Fort Henry which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem which became "The Star-Spangled Banner.".

Shares the story behind the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," in 1814, telling how Francis Scott Key, having witnessed a critical battle between British and U.S. troops from a truce ship, was inspired to write the song after seeing the garrison flag still flying over Fort Henry in Baltimore, Maryland; discusses the Smithsonian Institute's efforts to preserve the actual flag; and considers how the song and the flag have come to symbolize American patriotism and pride.

Tells the story of the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the national anthem of the United States.

Discusses the events behind the writing of America's national anthem and what the song has come to stand for as a symbol for the United States.

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 how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.

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.

This book presents the Star-Spangled Banner in its original version and in a translated version using everyday language, as well as information on events that led to the creation of America's national anthem and its significance in history.

A biography of the American lawyer and poet who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner which became our national anthem.