Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key
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When American forces raised a huge American flag to celebrate a victory over British forces during the war of 1812 on September 14, 1814 the sight of those broad stripes and bright stars inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually would become the United States national anthem.
The complete Star-Spangled Banner lyrics
The Star-Spangled Banner history quiz
Star Spangled Field Trips (video, online)
YouTube - The Movie at the Visitor's Center, Fort McHenry
The Flag that inspired the Star Spangled Banner (interactive)
Whitney Houston sings The Star Spangled Banner