Written by American lawyer, and amateur poet Francis Scott Key wrote one of the most famous songs known by our nation. Born on August 1, he was also born into a wealthy clan on the plantation of Terra Rubra. He had been home schooled till 10 and then later attended a grammar school, then to practicing law at St. John’s College. After returning home from school he wed Mary “Polly” Taylor Lloyd and had eleven children. The war of 1812 British captured D.C and took hostage one of Keys attorney colleague, with that he was asked to negotiate for his release. After heading to where Beans ( his partner) was held captive British forces were along Chesapeake Bay, even though they were able to receives Beans freedom they were not allowed to leave and
