Francis Scott Key's The Star Spangled Banner

Washington took away that fear when he launched the attack on Hessian troops. He followed up this victory by a win at Princeton. Next, he was forced to fight a battle that he knew he would lose. The British navy took over Philadelphia at the battle of Brandywine Creek. Washington’s militia was strengthened in October, when General Gates won at Saratoga, New York. In the spring of 1778, good news arrived when the French decided to send money, troops, and a fleet to help the colonies. When the British heard the news they decided to consolidate their position to New York and New Jersey. In the time period between 1778 and 1781 Washington kept the British army concealed to New York City. At the time he faced a variety of disappointments by losing the battles of Brooklyn Heights, Kip’s Bay, Harlem Heights, and White Plains.

Their eyes searched the sky for a glimpse of the American flag that flew above the fort. Finally in the early hours of September 14, 1814 Francis Scott Key saw the Star Spangled Banner standing tall above Fort McHenry. The sight so inspired him that he wrote a poem entitled, "The Defense of Fort McHenry" which was published as a broadside and later set to the tune of an old British drinking song. The Great Garrison Flag that flew above Fort McHenry was the inspiration for the name "The Star Spangled Banner" and still hangs in the Smithsonian in Washington

The city of Baltimore was able to withstand the British. Even after the burning of Washington D.C. the United States was still able to stand and defend itself. This signified that war was not over and the United States still had some fight left. If the United States was not able to protect Fort McHenry and would have been overpowered by the British the United State would have lost the

On March 23, 1775, in the meeting hall of St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, a group of important statesmen, merchants, plantation owners, military leaders, and various others met to determine the fate of their beloved colony. The colony of Virginia, under the governorship of Lord Dunmore, was tearing at its seams between monarchists, who remained loyal to the British Crown, and patriots in support of independence.

Abraham Lincoln once stated in his House Divided speech, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Lincoln believes that there is no such thing as a balance between free and slave states and that the two contradictory governments are bound to fall. That describes the conflict that occurs in the fictional novel, The Killer Angels, a civil war story between the Union and Confederate states fighting to achieve the government they yearn for.

The ground is not constant in every part of the world. Grass, sand, dirt, rocks, and everything in between is always changing underneath our feet. The sky is always shifting when new shapes and colors pass above our heads as we carry out our lives. It is baffling to think that people surrounded in a world of change believe it is possible to stick to one way of living. The belief in following a tradition can come from multiple ideals. The United States has an abundance of these traditions, and sometimes it is hard to notice when you are within one. The Star Spangled Banner is a prime example of a long-standing tradition in the United States, where it is usually played before national sporting events. Americans believe that the national anthem represents the greatness of America, and some believe that it honors our fallen soldiers and military. It is traditional to stand with our hands on our hearts, facing the flag while the anthem plays. The recent phenomenon of NFL players kneeling at the national anthem is a call to attention for the victims affected by racial inequality and police brutality within our country. Interestingly, NFL players weren’t required to be on the field during the anthem until 2009. Regardless, this show of taking a knee seems to many as a menace to their tradition. Some people were thoroughly opposed to these protests, including our own country’s leader. The president of the United States calling these gestures a “total disrespect of our

Other than all of the important war events that took place at the fort, the National Anthem of the U.S.A. was written because of the events that took place during the Battle of Baltimore. The writer, Francis Scott Key, was inspired at how the American flag was still standing after the British bombed Fort McHenry. The National Anthem was originally made just to be read, but over time started to be sung as a song. Come see this patriotic landmark today!

Washington resigned his commission in 1754, but in May 1755 he began service as a volunteer aide-de-camp to the British general Edward Braddock, who had been sent to Virginia with a force of British regulars. A few kilometers from Fort Duquesne, Braddock's men were ambushed by a band of French soldiers and Native Americans. Braddock was mortally wounded, and Washington, who behaved gallantly during the conflict, narrowly escaped death. In August 1755 he was appointed (with the rank of colonel) to command the Virginia regiment, charged with the defense of the long western frontier of the colony. War between France and Britain was officially declared in May 1756, and while the principal struggle moved to other areas, Washington succeeded in keeping the Virginia frontier relatively safe.

Scott, Francis Key “The rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,” The Star Spangled Banner. The War of 1812 contained the battle of which inspired the Defense of Fort McHenry, or also widely known as the Star Spangled Banner, America’s national anthem written by Francis Key Scott.

Although his feelings changed in 1767, when the Townshend Acts were passed George was all for resistance against what he felt was the abuse by the King of the rights of the Englishmen. George gave an idea to the House of Burgesses in 1769 to call everyone in Virginia to boycott all British merchandise until the Acts were lifted. Following the passing of the Intolerable acts of 1774, George called for a meeting. During this meeting, the Fairfax Resolves were created and with it the assembling of the Continental Congress happened and the use of weapons to help the resistance was agreed on. Washington was chosen as a delegate for the First Continental Congress in 1775. In 1775, following the battles of Lexington and Concord, Great Britain and the North American colonies started to have armed disputes. Prepared for the fight, Washington traveled to Philadelphia to the Second Continental Congress. Washington was chosen as the Major General and the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Washington was a great general and was good at keeping the small army together through all the problems they faced. The soldiers had very little supplies in the war but they kept fighting. Finally after eight years, with the help from France,who became allies with the colonists, the Continental Army captured British soldiers who were under General Cornwallis in Yorktown. The capture ended the Revolutionary War and George was America’s Hero. A peace treaty was signed between America and Great Britain so George returned to his home at Mount

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, Augustine turned ill after surveying his lands during a bad weather. Ironically George Washington died in the same circumstances. George’s mother was able to keep the house together but was unable to send George to England for education. George’s half brother Lawrence introduced Washington to lord Fairfax after talking about his future. Lord Fairfax was head of one of the most powerful families in Virginia. Lord Fairfax Invited Washington to join a team of men surveying Fairfax lands in the Shenandoah Valley region of the Virginia colony. It was his first real trip away from home. When he become seventeen he started to go to survey by himself. When Washington was 18 years old another tragedy

“Once the audience was seated, a soprano would come forward and sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’” (Miller 297). This is a line describing a public execution from “Get it Right: Privatize Executions” by Arthur Miller. In his Article, Miller paints a rather disturbing picture for the audience. Miller describes a hypothetical public execution whereas the audience would consume the event similar to how we would a sporting event.

George Washington was born is born to Augustine and Mary on February 22 1732. He was raised in Westmoreland County, Virginia in care of a wealthy family. George had 6 siblings, four younger and two older. George lived on Ferry Farm with his family with his father being a politician and mother helping around the house with other indentured servants. When George reached his late years of his childhood disasters struck the Washington household. On Christmas Eve of “1740”, a fire burned the inside of the house on Ferry Farm, then a couple years later Augustine Washington died. They still lived on the farm and worked on the plantations with slaves.

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United State, dating back all the way to the 1800s. The lyrics were written by the poet, Francis Scott Key on September 13, 1814, during War of 1813.With the tune of a popular British song, it became the most well-known patriotic song in America. During the War of 1812 a lawyer, Francis Scott Key went to the ship in Baltimore to negotiate his friend, Dr.William Beanes’ release. He was successful, however, they were not allowed to leave until the British’s bombing campaign was finished. However with many unsuccessful attempts to demolish the fort, British gave up.

In the novel Profiles in Courage, by former President John F. Kennedy, politicians are recognized for their bravery on the job. These politicians spoke out against what they believed was wrong, and didn’t simply conform into what their party wanted them to be. A recent politician, who has showed immense bravery, is Gabrielle Giffords. She is a democrat from Arizona, who was shot in the head in 2011. It was most likely she would die. However, miraculously Giffords pulled through, and make a remarkable recovery. I believe that Gifford’s story would make an excellent chapter in Profiles in Courage.