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The star-spangled banner

by Francis Scott Key

TextsStar-spangled banner (Song)National songsSongs and musicBaltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814History and criticismJuvenile literatureHistory

Illustrates three verses of the United States national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Music is included.

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Book data: Open Library