TY - BOOK AU - Lüsted,Marcia Amidon TI - The Star-Spangled Banner T2 - First Facts. Shaping the United States of America SN - 9781977108449 (hardcover) AV - E356.B2 L87 2020 U1 - 784.7 LUS 23 KW - Key, Francis Scott, KW - Star-spangled banner (Song) KW - Juvenile literature KW - Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814 KW - Flags KW - United States KW - History KW - 19th century KW - War of 1812 N1 - Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index; Grade K-3; Ages 6-8 N2 - The War of 1812 and an American victory inspired Francis Scott Key to write his famous poem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the national anthem of the United States. The events surrounding the war and Key's poem helped establish the American flag as a symbol of patriotism and freedom. ER -