O Say Can You Hear: A Cultural Biography of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Tots_Gift_Guide Best Books of 2018—The Guardian

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O Say Can You Hear: A Cultural Biography of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Tots_Gift_Guide Best Books of 2018—The GuardianA New York Times Editors' Choice The fascinating story of America's national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today. Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of Baltimore's Fort McHenry by British navy ships; seeing the Stars and Stripes still flying proudly at first light, he was inspired to pen his famous lyric. What Americans don't know is the