National Edition News cover for July 5, 2014 - New bio of 'Star-Spangled' author Francis Scott Key as American anthem turns 200: This painting depicts Francis Scott Key seeing the American flag flying over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor the day after he witnessed the British bombardment of the fort in the War of 1812. This sighting inspired the poet to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which became the official United States national anthem in 1931. (AP Photo)
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