The National Anthem-The Star-Spangled Banner, MetLife Stadium 8/24/24

The Star-Spangled Banner
Composer: John Stafford Smith Lyricist: Francis Scott Key The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M'Henry", a poem written by American lawyer Francis Scott Key on September 14, 1814, after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the large U.S. flag, with 15 stars and 15 stripes, known as the Star-Spangled Banner, flying triumphantly above the fort after the battle.