During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key had a unique vantage point during the British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry: He was detained onboard the British ship that was attacking his fellow Americans. The view of the American flag standing tall amidst the battle helped inspire him to write what important American song?
Answer The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner's references to the "perilous fight," "rockets," and "bombs" are descriptions of what Key saw during the bombardment of Fort McHenry. The song would become the official national anthem in 1931.
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