02029cam a22003253u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000900104100002300113245002900136264005100165300004700216336002600263337002600289338003600315500003200351500003100383508003200414520108600446534004501532653003601577653003201613856004101645999001701686727UtSlPG20260610133035.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aCarpenter, John A.14aThe Star-Spangled Banner 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aFrom The Century, July 1894  aRelease date is 1996-11-01  aProduced by Anthony J. Adam  a"The Star-Spangled Banner" by John A. Carpenter is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the events surrounding the creation of the United States national anthem, focusing on the circumstances that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the lyrics during the War of 1812. It delves into the backdrop of conflict, patriotism, and the significance of the iconic flag that became a symbol of resilience.  The narrative recounts the dramatic events of September 14, 1814, as Key witnesses the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British forces. Detained aboard a British ship while seeking the release of Dr. Beanes, his friend, Key endures the suspense of battle. As dawn breaks, he sees the American flag still waving over the fort, which ignites a surge of inspiration for his poem. The work not only highlights the emotional and historical context of the anthem's creation but also reflects on Key’s life, showcasing his contributions to society and the lasting impact of his words on the American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNational songs -- United States  aStar-spangled banner (Song)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/727  c42848d42848