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Moderator Sinister
09-20-2005, 11:28 AM
Most Americans know the origins of the 'Star Spangled Banner', the poem penned by Francis Scott Key, which became the National Anthem of the USA. What event on September 13, 1814 inspired the poem?
Vulturedoodle
09-20-2005, 11:29 AM
Most Americans know the origins of the 'Star Spangled Banner', the poem penned by Francis Scott Key, which became the National Anthem of the USA. What event on September 13, 1814 inspired the poem?
Seige of Fort McHenry, IIRC.

--SEF
Moderator Sinister
09-20-2005, 11:29 AM
Way to GO! Point for Vulture
Blair46
09-20-2005, 12:46 PM
lol that was a quick one. :D I'm Canadian so I had no idea what inspired the poem. Great job vulture.