Baltimore Strong: Baltimore Bridge Collapse T-Shirt Francis Scott
Show your support for Baltimore with this tribute t-shirt commemorating those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.
- Design: The Baltimore Bridge Collapse T-Shirt Francis Scott features the image of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the phrase “Baltimore Strong.”
- Significance: It commemorates the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, after being struck by a cargo ship1.
- Author: Francis Scott Key is best known as the author of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
- Background: Key observed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, which inspired him to write the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry.” This poem later became the lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
- Terra Rubra: Key was born into an affluent family on an estate called Terra Rubra.
- Legal Career: He was an American lawyer who worked on important cases, including the Burr conspiracy trial, and argued before the Supreme Court.
- Legacy: His words in the anthem reflect his religious faith, although he owned slaves during his lifetime