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Francis Scott Key

by Susan R. Gregson

PoetsLawyersWar of 1812Star-spangled banner (Song)United States War of 1812American PoetsAmerican Patriotic poetryAuthorship

Describes the life of the lawyer and poet, Francis Scott Key, best known for writing the poem "The Star-Spangled Banner" in 1814.

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Book data: Open Library