USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On September 14, 1814, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812. The sight of those “broad stripes and bright stars” inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually became the United States national anthem.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem, or national song, of the United States. The words are from a poem that was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.

Detailed explanation-3: -Key Called In Key was accompanied by Colonel John Skinner, an American agent for prisoner exchange, and they sailed on a sloop flying a flag of truce. On September 3, Key and Skinner boarded the British ship where Dr. William Beanes was being held and conducted a difficult but successful negotiation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Where did Francis Scott Key write the song that became our national anthem? You may not have heard of Baltimore’s Indian Queen Hotel, but it plays an important role in the story of “The Star-Spangled Banner” song. Liz Williams of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum shares the story.