National Anthem Day 
When : Always March 3rd
The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United
States of America. It was written by Francis Scott Key. National Anthem Day
celebrates this song, and the rich history behind its creation. The
song officially became our national anthem on March 3, 1931.
Celebrate today by proudly flying the flag. Also listen to and sing the
Star-Spangled Banner.
A rich history..........
Many people think the Star Spangled Banner was written during the
Revolutionary War. It was actually written during the war of 1812 (1812-1814).
In August 1814, the British army detained Dr. William Beanes as a prisoner
of war. He was a friend of Francis Scott Key. On Sept. 13, 1814, Francis
Scott Key and a U.S. negotiator boarded a British vessel where Beanes
was being held. He negotiated his friends' release. But then, Francis Scott
Key was detained that day along with the negotiator. They were held until
after the attack on Fort McHenry, which guarded the harbor and city of Baltimore.
He watched the bombardment of the fort from the ship. The next morning, he
was ecstatic to see that the American flag was still flying over Fort McHenry.
This historic event inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled
Banner" the following day (September 14, 1814).
Correcting the confusion.........
A few people incorrectly assumed that National Anthem Day is September 14,
the day the song was written. This is incorrect. National Anthem Day is every
March 3rd, in celebration of the day that congress made the Star-Spangled
Banner our national anthem.
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