September 14, 1814 Francis Scott Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner” On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which later became the national anthem of the United States of America. Key originally wrote the anthem as a poem entitled “Defence of Fort McHenry” after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was declared the national anthem by a congressional resolution on March 3, 1931, which was signed by President Herbert Hoover.  Explore this timeline for an in-depth look at the events of the War of 1812. Images: Library of Congress 
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September 14, 1814

Francis Scott Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner”
 
On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which later became the national anthem of the United States of America. Key originally wrote the anthem as a poem entitled “Defence of Fort McHenry” after witnessing the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.
 
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was declared the national anthem by a congressional resolution on March 3, 1931, which was signed by President Herbert Hoover.

 Explore this timeline for an in-depth look at the events of the War of 1812.

Images: Library of Congress
 

Source: to.pbs.org

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    before that? or did we just not have one?
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    Go America! :)
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    Hooray America! lol