sep 14, 1814 - Star Spangled Banner
Description:
After winning the war of 1812, soldiers raised the flag in victory. Francis Scott Key wrote a poem called the "Defense of Fort McHenry" which was later named the "Star Spangled Banner and adopted as the nation's National Anthem. The anthem creates a sense of unity wherever it is played. It displays what the US has been through, and that despite this, our flag still stands.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 14, 1814
Now
~ 211 years ago