The Star The Star Spangled Spangled BannerBannerWho wrote the words?
Frances Scott Key
During which war?
War of 1812
Who did we fight?
British
Over which fort was the flag?
Fort McHenry
In which city was the fort?
Baltimore, Maryland
What time of day is “dawn”?
morning
What does “hailed” mean?
to look at with respect or salute
What time of day is “twilight”?
evening
What does “perilous” mean?
dangerous
What does “o’er” mean?
over
What are “ramparts”?
walls
What does “gallantly” mean?
bravely
Mary Pickersgill
The flag is 30-x-34 feet--close to three stories high. It weighed about 150 pounds with its linen backing.