[MR] movement to change the anthem

[Grace Morris]

on 9/17/01 5:31 PM, Jack Warren at mok2 at home.com wrote:

'The Star Spangled Banner' they
> as well think it is typical of American determination. It earned Francis
> Scott Key his freedom....
> In Service,
> Manus O'Kean

How did it earn him his freedom? He wrote it after he got off the ship.
Actually, they were only on it to effect hostage negotiations, and then had
to stay because the battle was due to begin/they knew of the plans (take
your choice).  Was he imprisoned later?

Jessamyn di Piemonte