Title: The Star-Spangled Banner
First published: September 2003
Description: Describes the events that led Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discusses the meaning of the song and its importance as the national anthem of the United States.
Subjects: Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814, Flags, History, Juvenile literature, Star-spangled banner (Song), United States War of 1812
Places: United States
People: Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)
Time periods: 19th century, War of 1812
LC classification: E356.B2 S65 2004