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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 14 > Francis Scott Key inspired to write ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ on this day in 1814

Francis Scott Key inspired to write ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ on this day in 1814

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
September 14, 2008

Today is Sunday, Sept. 14, the 258th day of 2008. There are 108 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write his poem “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing how Fort McHenry in Maryland had....

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