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The Battle of Fort McHenry through Francis Scott Key's Eyes

Name: The Battle of Fort McHenry through Francis Scott Key's Eyes
Uploaded: 2017-10-11
Duration: 211766
Description: When the British army held Francis Scott Key captive aboard one of their warships during the Battle of Baltimore, they could never have guessed his stay would inspire their enemy's most-patriotic song.

When the British army held Francis Scott Key captive aboard one of their warships during the Battle of Baltimore, they could never have guessed his stay would inspire their enemy's most-patriotic song.

Smithsonian magazine | 3:31