The Star-Spangled Banner

"The Star-Spangled Banner" should be kept as the U.S. national anthem. "In times of crisis, the Star-Spangled Banner is a rock for us, a symbol of our grace under pressure and our determination to succeed no matter the odds, the very virtues that have led America to become the richest and most powerful nation on the planet" (The Case Against the Star-Spangled Banner). When there is war, many people look to the "Star-Spangled Banner" for hope and courage to keep going. Without the "Star-Spangled Banner", all the hope and courage it already built up would be gone. "The lyrics are inspirational and speak well to the resilience of our nation–Francis Scott Key wrote them after witnessing the American forces survive the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812" (The Case Against the Star-Spangled Banner). Francis Scott Key wrote this song to share what happened on that day, and to give the U.S. the feeling he had of the flag waving at the end of the battle. The U.S. fought hard, and he is showing that in times of crisis, America can(and will) do their best(and have victory).