Francis Scott Key

Sam Houston

William Stanberry

Speech of Francis S. Key, Esq., Counsel for Gen. Samuel Houston, on His Trial Before the House of Representatives for a Breach of Privilege

Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Includes music, background history, and pictures of flags used in the United States, past and present.

The Star-Spangled Banner

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 edition. Excerpt: ... Sf q olificql Reeling After the regular toasts had been disposed of-- the newspaper says--the following sentiment was offered by the company: " Francis S. Key--A friend of the administration, and an incorruptible patriot; worthy of being honored, wherever genius is admired or liberty cherished, as the author' of ' The Star Spangled Banner.'" After it was drank, and the applause which it elicited, had subsided, Mr. Key rose and expressed his thanks for the very nattering notice the company had been pleased to take of him. He never had forgotten, he said, and never should forget, that he was a native of the county whose citizens were now assembled upon an occasion so gratifying to his feelings. Though no longer a resident, its people and its scenes had never ceased to be dear to him. His annual visits here had been always anticipated with pleasure, and never, even from his boyhood, had he come within the view of these mountains, without having his warmest affections awakened at the sight. What he felt now in accepting the invitation with which he had been honored, he should not attempt to express. The company had been pleased to declare their approbation of his song. Praise to a poet could not be otherwise than acceptable; but it was peculiarly gratifying to him, to know, that, in obeying the impulse of his own feelings, he had awakened theirs. The song, he knew, came from the heart, and if it had made its way to the hearts of men, whose devotion to their country and to the great cause of freedom, he so well knew, he could not pretend to be insensible to such a compliment. They had recalled to his recollection the circumstances under which he had been impelled to this effort. He had 3een the flag of his country waving over a city, ...

Poems of the Late Francis S. Key, Author of the Star Spangled Banner; with an Introductory Letter by Chief Justice Taney

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1857 Edition.

Poems of the Late Francis Scott Key

Star Spangled Baby

Star Spangled Baby Ltd

Lyrics to the United States national anthem are accompanied by photographs of children and flags taken at various historic sites. On board pages.

O Say Can You See

Karen Morrison

D. Clark

Lyrics to the United States national anthem are accompanied by flaps to lift revealing information about the song's origins, national monuments, the history of the flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance, along with a CD of ten patriotic songs.

Oh Say Can You See

Did you know that the largest sculptures in the world are the presidents’ heads on Mount Rushmore? Featuring bright, bold pictures illustrating national pastimes, monuments, and moments in history, this patriotic Pictureback is a great way to introduce kids to our National Anthem. Lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner” are on each page, as well as fun and informational sidebars about America.

The Star Spangled Banner

Poems

Digital sheet music optimized for iPad, tablet and laptop screens. The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key. Patriotic. Song. Piano and Vocal. English.

Piano/ Vocal - Digital Sheet Music

A concise history of the national anthem, with the lyrics of the "Star Spangled Banner," music for piano and guitar chords, and a reproduction of Key's original manuscript.

Francis Scott Key

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