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USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN 657)
The first ship of the fleet named for Francis Scott Key, Author of the National Anthem.
Born 1 August 1773
Died 11 January 1843.
Wrote the verse for our National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" during the British Fleet's bombardment of Fort McHenry 14 September 1814.
Prominent lay leader of the Episcopal Church 1800-1843
Distinguished Maryland Attorney 1810-1843
United States Attorney for the District of Columbia 1833-1841. |