Who wrote the National Anthem?

Who wrote the National Anthem?

• A. Francis Scott Key
• B. Betsy Ross
• C. Thomas Jefferson
• D. George Washington

Answer: (A)

Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the National Anthem. He penned the poem that became The Star-Spangled Banner after witnessing the 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The tune most people recognize was borrowed from an earlier melody by John Stafford Smith, but Key’s lyrics identify him as the author of the anthem. Betsy Ross is known for sewing the first American flag, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and George Washington was the Revolutionary War leader and first President. So, the correct answer is Francis Scott Key.

Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the National Anthem. He penned the poem that became The Star-Spangled Banner after witnessing the 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The tune most people recognize was borrowed from an earlier melody by John Stafford Smith, but Key’s lyrics identify him as the author of the anthem. Betsy Ross is known for sewing the first American flag, Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and George Washington was the Revolutionary War leader and first President. So, the correct answer is Francis Scott Key.