Rendering of Francis Scott Key writing Star Spangled Banner at the defense of Baltimore during War of 1812.

These are the opening words to our nation’s national anthem. As the days approach our Independence Day celebrations, I wanted to take a glance at our second war with England. It was the War of 1812. This is when Francis Scott Key wrote our marvelous anthem during the United States successful defense of Baltimore against British invasion (the British had just successfully sacked and burned Washington D.C.) Read More …