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"The Baltimore Patriot" Printing of "The Star Spangled Banner"
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First newspaper printing of "The Star Spangled Banner". Printed six days after the Battle of Fort McHenry, where Frances Scott Key wrote the poem that would later become the national anthem of the United States.
September 20, 1814
Baltimore Patriot and Evening Advertiser (Baltimore, Md.)
Publication Information
| Creator | Baltimore Patriot and Evening Advertiser (Baltimore, Md.) |
|---|---|
| Date Created | September 20, 1814 |
| Language | English |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Baltimore patriot & evening advertiser |
|---|---|
| Call Number | 20 Sept. 1814 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999818571502121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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"Baltimore Patriot" Front Page
September 20, 1814
Page one of "Baltimore Patriot and Evening Advertiser."
Francis Scott Key
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