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Thread #7340 Message #1579807
Posted By: John on the Sunset Coast
09-Oct-05 - 09:40 PM
Thread Name: US Natl Anthem: Other lyrics to tune?
Subject: RE: US Natl Anthem: Other lyrics to tune?
Best as I recall my history, FSK wrote the poem whilst observing the British bombardment of Ft. McHenry, or shortly thereafter.