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.