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Francis Scott Key wrote the song The Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812.

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Is it true that Francis Scott Key wrote the song The Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812?

Yes. Historical evidence confirms that Francis Scott Key wrote the poem 'Defence of Fort M'Henry' during the War of 1812, which later became the lyrics to 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Wikipedia: Francis Scott Key
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Wikipedia: Francis Scott Key. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Scott_Key

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Wikipedia: The Star-Spangled Banner
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Wikipedia: The Star-Spangled Banner. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner

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Wikipedia: Wikipedia: The Star-Spangled Banner
Confirms Key wrote the poem during the War of 1812.
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Wikipedia: Wikipedia: The Star-Spangled Banner. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner

GovInfo: STATUTE 38
Identifies Francis Scott Key as the author of the song in a War of 1812 context.
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GovInfo: STATUTE 38. (n.d.). GovInfo. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/STATUTE-38

LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 10.6: The United States Goes Back to War
Mentions Key wrote the poem inspiring the anthem during the conflict.
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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 10.6%3A The United States Goes Back to War. (n.d.). LibreTexts. https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Lumen_Learning/Book%3A_US_History_I_(OS_Collection)_(Lumen)/10%3A_Growing_Pains%3A_The_New_Republic%2C_1790-1820/10.6%3A_The_United_States_Goes_Back_to_War

OpenStax: OpenStax U.S. History: 8.4 The United States Goes Back to War
States Key was inspired during the War of 1812 to write the song.
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OpenStax: OpenStax U.S. History: 8.4 The United States Goes Back to War. (n.d.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/us-history/pages/5c1fa442-17c6-49f8-a26d-b935a3e9870b@

PubMed / MEDLINE: PubMed: The role of a physician in the composition of the Star Spangled Banner.
Describes Key writing the lyrics of the national anthem during the War of 1812.
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PubMed / MEDLINE: PubMed: The role of a physician in the composition of the Star Spangled Banner.. (n.d.). PubMed / MEDLINE. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7593742/

Wikibooks: Wikibooks: US History/War, Nationalism, and Division
Indicates Key wrote the verses during the War of 1812.
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Wikibooks: Wikibooks: US History/War, Nationalism, and Division. (n.d.). Wikibooks. https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/US_History/War,_Nationalism,_and_Division

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