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poetry and war
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The Star-Spangled Banner’s Birth: When Was It Written and Why It Still Resonates Today
Key’s poem, originally titled "Defence of Fort M’Henry," was not born in triumph but in the quiet hours of September 13–14, 1814. As the British bombardment...
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The Star-Spangled Banner’s Birth: When Was It Written?
Key’s inspiration came in the early morning hours of September 14, 1814, as the American flag—still standing despite the relentless assault—flapped defiantly...