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The national anthem

by Patricia Ryon Quiri

American Patriotic poetryAmerican PoetsAuthorshipBiographyHistoryJuvenile literatureLiterature and the warPatriotic poetry, American

Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library