American lawyer, amateur poet. Born
1780, died
1843.
During the [War of 1812]
?, Key was detained on a British ship during the battle for Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland.
Upon seeing the
US flag still flying at dawn, he was inspired to write a poem celebrating the American victory.
His poem was later set to music as
The Star-Spangled Banner, and was adopted as the American national anthem in
1931.
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