Francis Scott Key

Patriotism: Should an approved display be required? “True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else” (Farrell). As the controversy between Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter continues to divide our country, one’s patriotism comes in question if they decide to take a stance one way or another. Patriotism is defined as “love people feel for their country” (Merriam-Webster). Some people interpret this to mean displaying the American Flag, singing and standing of National Anthem. Francis Scott Key, an attorney from Washington, D.C. inherited slaves from his family. Key was said to be against slavery despite viewing them as a distinct and inferior race that was the greatest evil that oppressed the community. He supported sending enslaved Africans back to Africa and help them to colonize the country as he saw them to be untrustworthy (Morley). In 1814, Francis Scott Key, wrote a poem originally named “The Defense of Fort McHenry” later to be named “The Star Bangled Banner” after he negotiated the release of a friend captured by British soldiers and witnessed the British bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry during the war in 1812. Key’s reason for writing the poem was that after the bombardment, he looked out a spyglass aboard the British ship and saw the waving of the American Flag.…

Written by American lawyer, and amateur poet Francis Scott Key wrote one of the most famous songs known by our nation. Born on August 1, he was also born into a wealthy clan on the plantation of Terra Rubra. He had been home schooled till 10 and then later attended a grammar school, then to practicing law at St. John’s College. After returning home from school he wed Mary “Polly” Taylor Lloyd and had eleven children. The war of 1812 British captured D.C and took hostage one of Keys attorney…

Francis Scott-Key and Francis Bellamy The United States (U.S.A) is the greatest country in the world. There is no doubt that the U.S.A. is. Both Francis Scott-Key (Star Spangled Banner) and Francis Bellamy (pledge of Allegiance) both wrote patriotic pieces of history. While some differences between Francis Scott-Key and Francis Bellamy are evident, their similarities are prominent. The U.S.A. revolted aginst Great Britain to gain its Freedom. Both Francis Scott-Key and Francis Bellamy wrote…

The U.S. national anthem was written 75 years ago. It was written by a lawyer and poet named Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812. The war of 1812 was when Britain and France were fighting with each other in Europe. This was because, " Britain's navy repeatedly boarded U.S. ships and forced American sailors to fight on Britain's side," which americans didn't like. The fight made it hard for the U.S to remain neutral. Americans were angry with Britain and they declared war on Britain.…

His perspective may have been affected by the fact he owned slaves himself” (2). Since ethos is meant to convince someone of the character or credibility of the persuader, this quote assesses the credibility of Francis Scott Key. America is supposed to be the land of the free, and represent equality among all people, yet, the creator of our National Anthem was a slave owner himself. By owning slaves, it is clear to see how Key felt toward African Americans, thus, make sense to conclude that the…

The Star Spangled Banner represents freedom. The writer of the Star Spangled Banner was Francis Scott Key. The Star Spangled Banner was written during the Battle of Fort McHenry and was written for the Garrison Flag. The book, Rush Revere and the Star Spangled Banner by Rush Limbaugh, talks about the Star Spangled Banner and how it came to be. The song was written by Francis Scott Key, while he was on a British warship, trying to free his friend. His friend was named an American Doctor named…

A video depicting the song resurfaced in 2014 as a short movie posted by Jessica Lawson, which can be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlCPkDGInHA. Expecting the flag to imply that all is fair and right in the United States is like expecting to go into a church to find it free of hypocrites and sinners. The flag serves as a reminder that the pursuit of happiness and freedom is available to all individuals. In the afore mentioned Johnny Cash song, one line referring to the…

The National Anthem has been known by many names such as The Star Spangled Banner, Defense of Fort M'Henry, and it has recently been called racist. Francis Scott Key while he was aboard a British ship during the Battle of Baltimore. Nearly one hundred years after the War of 1812, President Woodrow Wilson signed an executive order designating The Star Spangled banner as the National Anthem. In 1931 Congress confirmed the decision. The lyrics are often forgotten, so many Americans would be…

This piece was performed by the Orchestra. Moreover, it started of soft (piano) with the string family and percussion family as well. The piece was more relaxing, smooth and really good to hear. It does get louder as the piece goes on. This piece was short, however it was a beautiful tune to listen to. It was not fast but it was vivace and adagio. From the way i heard it, i will say that it represents a major key , which puts an individual in a happy and relaxed mood. The piece reminds me of…

I can recall my father and Uncle would sing songs from the military due to them being a Veteran. The music that I associated with while in my childhood than into my adolescence is that of Military or Patriotic. I would hear the military music playing and there was something about the sound that was in terms comforting, happiness, sadness and inspirational. This sense of an emotion that I could not connect but then my father and uncles would explain how the music would create an emotion in their…