The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from a poem written in 1814 by the 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet, Francis Scott Key, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. [American flag, stars and stripes, 4th of July, Fourth of July, America's birthday, fireworks, Memorial Day] child friendly persona Personas by LisaAtTheBeach