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Star Spangled Banner 111 Years Old On Monday
The article recounts Francis Scott Key writing The Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812, detailing Key and Col. Skinner securing Dr Beans release, the British bombardment of Baltimore, and the anthem's inspiration at dawn as Fort McHenry withstood the attack. It notes Key’s purpose of preserving American liberty and reflects on historical hardships.
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Francis Scott Key
Great Britain
Patuxent
Bladensburg
Congress
Capitol
Admiral Cockleburn
House of Representatves
Upper Marlboro
Dr. Beans
Marlboro
Learing
Richard West
Washington
United States
District of Columbia
Kelly
Key
Frederick
Baltimore
John S. Skinner
Col. Skinner
Mr. Key
Chesapeake Bay
Patuxent River
Minden
Chesapeake
North Point
Patapsco River
Patapsco
Ross
Fort McHenry
John Randolph
Roanoke
Mr. Randolph