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The Famous Star Spangled Banner By Francis Scott Key

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There is many things about the War of 1812 that Americans should know today. Although the name can be very deceiving, the war lasted a total of thirty-two months, not just a year. The famous Star Spangled banner was written by Francis Scott Key during this war. Although Americans have listened to this anthem hundreds of times, many probably don't realize that Key was literal when describing "rockets' red glare" and "bombs bursting in air". Americans should realize that Key literally described what he was witnessing. The patriotic ion Uncle Sam also started during the War of 1812. This idea started when a man who packed meat rations labeled the barrels "U.S" and said it stood for Uncle Sam. It is also important to note that Canadians were very
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