Discover the history and lyrics to the well-known anthem below. Read more: The world’s greatest national anthems Who composed the US national anthem? The music was written by British composer and ...

Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

AI Reimagines the Lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” If It Was Written Today. By. Tina Benitez-Eves. July 4, 2023 7:30 am.

Although “The Star-Spangled Banner” and all of its verses were immediately famous, Key’s overt racism prevented it from becoming the national anthem while he was alive, Morley wrote.

Is it the lyrics, the music, the writer? We’ve heard Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled Banner” millions of times – opening at sports events, at patriotic celebrations, and more.

THE US National anthem has been performed by some of the most famous singers on the planet – from Super Bowls to Las Vegas superfights. The Star-Spangled Banner is known the world over but do… ...