Rather than address claims against the song, it would be my pleasure to look at what makes our national anthem so great.

The War of 1812 was fought in the wake ... harbored during the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key may have immortalized this unspoken sentiment in his poem as he watched his country’s spangled ...

It was written during another war, the War of 1812, by a man ... flying over the fort. Francis Scott Key was so proud to see his country's flag that he wrote a poem about it.

You can listen to it here 1814 – Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” while on a mission to make a prisoner exchange for Dr. William Beanes, who had been captured by ...

The song’s lyrics were taken from a poem titled “Defence of Fort M’Henry”, written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812. Inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying at dawn, he ...

Francis Scott Key and Hereford compete in the Class 2A girls basketball state championship at University of Maryland on Saturday, Mar. 15. Francis Scott Key players celebrate their win over ...

Francis Scott Key defeated Parkside 62-37 in the MPSSAA Class 2A girls basketball state semifinals Wednesday evening, advancing to the state title game and ending Parkside's season. Francis Scott ...

COLLEGE PARK — A year ago, the Francis Scott Key faithful watched in agony as their Eagles fell short, losing in the Class 2A state championship game. From practice No. 1 of this season ...