Francis Scott Key Quotations

Francis Scott Key (August 1, 1779 – January 11, 1843) American lawyer and amateur poet known for writing the lyrics of the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
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“And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!” ~~ Francis Scott Key

“Then, in that hour of deliverance, my heart spoke. Does not such a country, and such defenders of their country, deserve a song? ” ~~ Francis Scott Key