Many people know the tale: In 1814 Francis Scott Key witnessed the
British bombardment of Fort McHenry and the heroism of America’s
defenders; seeing the American flag still flying at first light
inspired him to pen his famous lyric. What people don’t know,
however, is how a topical broadside ballad rose to become the
nation’s anthem and today’s magnet for controversy. In O Say
Can You Hear? Mark Clague brilliantly weaves together the stories
of the song and nation it represents. The book examines the origins
of both words and music, alternate lyrics and translations and the
song’s use in sports, at times of war and for political protest.
It shows how the song’s meaning reflects—and is reflected
by—the United States’ quest to become a more perfect union.
From victory song to hymn of sacrifice and object of protest, the
story of Key’s song is the story of America itself.
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