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Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer, author, and poet from Frederick, Maryland, best known as the author of the text of the American national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner".
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Mar 26, 2024 · Learn about Francis Scott Key, the lawyer who wrote the lyrics to the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Find out his life story, his role in the War of 1812, his views on slavery and his legacy.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Francis Scott Key (born August 1, 1779, Frederick county, Maryland, U.S.—died January 11, 1843, Baltimore) was an American lawyer, best known as the author of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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Learn about the life, career, and legacy of Francis Scott Key, the lawyer who wrote the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner. Explore his role in the War of 1812, his views on slavery, and his connection to the flag and the anthem.
Learn how the Washington lawyer and poet wrote the national anthem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore Harbor in 1814. Explore his views on the War of 1812, his family background and his legal career.
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Mar 1, 2007 · Learn how Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem after seeing the flag over Fort McHenry in 1814 and how the Smithsonian preserved it for the future. See photos of the flag and its conservation process.
