Rescue of Dr Beanes: Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled

Duration: 22

Creator: Indiana U Audio-Visual Center

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Provides a dramatic visualization of the events which inspired Francis Scott Key to compose our national anthem. Describes the mission of Key to obtain the release of Dr. Beanes from the British Navy, about to begin bombardment of Fort McHenry. Credits the bombardment scene with inspiring Key to write the Star Spangled Banner.

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