Francis Scott Key
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Nov 2, 2026
Jim SimpsonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
There's only a few stars on it, a replica of the flag that flew at Fort McHenry, which is right here in Baltimore.
Jim SimpsonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
In the Battle of the British, in which Francis Scott Key wrote our national anthem.
Jim SimpsonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
One ball, two strikes, the Robertson swings a miracle.
Jim SimpsonSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Breaking pitch from Dave McNally.
speaker_9ADVERTISER
In fact, I was just about to do it right now.
Bob PrinceSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Here in the magnificent city of Baltimore, where Francis Scott Key, during the shelling of Baltimore, penned those immortal words, our national anthem, we are about set for game three.
Bob PrinceSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Before we get it underway, we pause ten seconds for station
speaker_10ADVERTISER
identification.
speaker_7UNKNOWN
and on behalf of everyone who has been hurt by these attacks.
speaker_6NARRATOR
Please remain standing for the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, which was written by Francis Scott Key 187 years ago today.
speaker_6NARRATOR
Our National Anthem will be performed tonight by Mark Antony.
Mark AntonySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
By the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Lily AlleyHOST
Now, from Rachel Thompson, WMAR, Fort McHenry is a very interesting place.
Lily AlleyHOST
If you're going on a trip with some unbelievers, this is a place you might want to go because this is the place where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner.
Lily AlleyHOST
So it's quite the Patriot hotspot.
Lily AlleyHOST
But several soldiers lost their lives during the attack on the fort, and now visitors claim they've seen a man dressed as a Confederate soldier marching as if he's still on duty.
Nestor NewsCORRESPONDENT
Fort McHenry offers a history-focused outing with room to enjoy the waterfront setting.
Nestor NewsCORRESPONDENT
It is the place associated with the defense of Baltimore that inspired Francis Scott Key's words for the Star Spangled Banner.
Nestor NewsCORRESPONDENT
The National Park Service identifies an accessible visitor center, a paved route to the Star Fort, accessible entrances to the fort and buildings, and a mostly accessible fort interior.
Nestor NewsCORRESPONDENT
It also lists accessible restrooms and a paved accessible seawall trail.
Prince AgwuGUEST
And then what happened was, by morning, amidst the smoke from the bombs and, you know, in all of those, you know, the U.S. flag was still standing up.
Prince AgwuGUEST
That was what led Francis Scott Key to write the poem that has today become the US national anthem.
Prince AgwuGUEST
That incident that happened at Fort McHenry, that despite some sort of bombardment for 24 hours, at the calm of the morning, In the midst of the mist, the US flag was still standing.
Prince AgwuGUEST
There is a theory that what was happening was that the US soldiers were taking turns to hold the base of the flag.
Joe GaragiolaSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
In fact, I was just about to do it right now.
Bob PrinceSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Here in the magnificent city of Baltimore, where Francis Scott Key, during the shelling of Baltimore, penned those immortal words, our national anthem, we are about set for game three.
Bob PrinceSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Before we get it underway, we pause ten seconds for station identification.
speaker_6ADVERTISER
This is KCRA, KCRA-FM, your world's three stations of the valley in Sacramento.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
That's true.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
He had to rally a country, and we ended up doing it, the Battle of Baltimore, which leads us to Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
Yeah, and the Horse Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Pensacola.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
And we get off the mat, and we rally.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
That's true.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
He had to rally a country, and we ended up doing it, the Battle of Baltimore, which leads us to Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
Yeah, and the Horse Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Pensacola.
Brian KilmeadeGUEST
And we get off the mat, and we rally.
Mel AllenSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
All-Star Classic.
Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
It was here in Baltimore where Fort McHenry overlooking the upper harbor inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem from a ship in that harbor.
Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
It was here in Baltimore's flag house where Mary Pickersgill made the emblem of 15 stars and stripes which flew over Fort McHenry and also inspired the pen of Mr.
Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Key on that memorable September night of 1814.
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