Many citizens of the United States know the words to the most famous song written by Francis Scott Key, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Key wrote the song during the War of 1812. It later became the U.S. national anthem. Key was born in western Maryland on August 1, 1779. He studied at home until age 10. He then went to school in Annapolis.

Oct 18, 2024 · Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet from Frederick, Maryland, who wrote the lyrics for the American national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner". Key observed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during the War of 1812.

A lawyer who wrote verse as a hobby, Francis Scott Key penned the words that became “The Star-Spangled Banner” after a battle in the War of 1812. The words were sung to the tune of “To Anacreon in Heaven.” Also known as “The Anacreontic Song,” it was the theme song of the British Anacreontic Society, an amateur musician’s club.

The song was originally written as a poem by young American lawyer Francis Scott Key during the war of 1812. He watched helplessly from a British ship as they attacked Fort McHenry. He wanted...

For Kids. Who was Francis Scott Key? For one thing, he was the author of the Star Spangled Banner, which became our national anthem. Francis Scott Key was born into a wealthy family in Maryland. He became a well respected attorney. He had a home in Georgetown, Maryland (before Georgetown became part of Washington D.C.)

Do your children know how our national anthem came to be? Teach them with this time-traveling animated video about Francis Scott Key, the young man who becam...

Feb 10, 2024 · Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 - January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer and poet. He is best known for writing a poem which later became the words of "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the United States of America.

Jun 9, 2023 · Do your children know how our national anthem came to be? Teach them with this time-traveling animated video about Francis Scott Key, the young man who became inspired to write a poem known as the “Star-Spangled Banner” when he saw the American flag still standing after the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812.

Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843) was an American lawyer and amateur poet. He is buried in Frederick, Maryland and is an alumnus of St. John's College, Annapolis. During the War of 1812, Key was detained on a British ship during the battle for Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland harbor.

In this lesson, learn about the life of Francis Scott Key, the writer of the lyrics to this patriotic melody. You've probably heard the familiar sounds of the ''Star-Spangled Banner'' played...