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2240783The National Anthems of the Allies — The Star-Spangled Banner1917Francis Scott Key (words), John Stafford Smith (music)

The Star-Spangled Banner
Words by Francis Scott Key 1749-1843	Music by Dr. Samuel Arnold (1740-1802)

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