🇺🇸 The Star-Spangled Banner was born during a night of bombs & rockets in 1814! 💥🎶 #onthisday

On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. This powerful poem, inspired by the American flag still flying after 25 hours of attack, became the United States’ national anthem in 1931. Discover the explosive story behind America’s most iconic song and the battle that inspired it! 🇺🇸✨ #StarSpangledBanner #FrancisScottKey #OnThisDay #USHistory #NationalAnthem