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Gr 7 Up—The National Anthem is a well-recognized song across the United States, but many people may not know the story of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Congress declared war on Great Britain on June 18, 1812. In 1813, flag-maker and Baltimore resident Mary Pickersgill was asked to make two flags to hang at Fort McHenry. The narrative, which takes place during the War of 1812, describes how poet Francis Scott Key found inspiration while watching the Battle of Baltimore. While it...Log In or Sign Up to Read More