[Agamemnon]

The Star Spangled Banner was penned by Francis Scott Key 200 years ago today!

A scan of the first magazine printing of the Star Spangled Banner as it appeared in the Analectic Magazine in November, 1814

“He watched the flag at the fort through the whole day with an anxiety that can be better felt than described, ….”

A scan of the Centennial program celebration, Sept 6 -14, 1914

A felt banner from the Centennial celebration, Sept 6 -14, 1914

A lapel button from the Centennial celebration, Sept 6 -14, 1914, that I happen to be wearing today!

We have a lot to be thankful for.

Let’s all celebrate!

FReegards!

[exit82]

Thanks,Ag.

Great post.The items from Nov. 1814 are terrific, too.

[Whenifhow]

thanks for all that info!

Found this video gives historical context.
11:38 Minutes

Star Spangled Banner As You’ve Never Heard It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaxGNQE5ZLA

Published on Jul 6, 2013
The story of how our national anthem came to be.

[skinkinthegrass]

why? Thank you, very much. ☺