![]() ![]() The British detained him on the ship while they bombarded Fort McHenry in Baltimore for an entire day.Īt dawn the next morning, after the British failed to take the fort, Key noticed the American flag waving and was inspired to write his poem. He had been brought aboard the British ship HMS Tonnant to negotiate the release of prisoners during the War of 1812 with the British. Key wrote the poem in a moment of absolute inspiration. He was a respected lawyer and amateur poet. There’s no other song that brings out more patriotic feelings than “The Star-Spangled Banner.” And while you probably know all the words, did you know these fun facts about our national anthem?ġ. Whole baseball stadiums of people will stand, take off their hats, put their hands over their heart and sing along - well, at least to the last line. ![]() (Photo: Public domain/Illustration: CPR/Brad Turner) At some point during the Fourth of July weekend you will no doubt hear the national anthem. ![]()
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