Judge Joseph H. Nicholson was key in transporting its original form, which may have began as a letter to Arthur Chambers.  A note discussing "Anacreon in heaven" appeared alongside it when it was first popularized, following its author's time on the Minden.  Darker phrases referencing blood washing out the "foul footsteps' polution" became ignored as stanzas two, three, and four were dropped from most recitations of this piece.  Arising from a clash at Fort McHenry, it w
Judge Joseph H. Nicholson was key in transporting its original form, which may have began as a letter to Arthur Chambers.  A note discussing "Anacreon in heaven" appeared alongside it when it was first popularized, following its author's time on the Minden.  Darker phrases referencing blood washing out the "foul footsteps' polution" became ignored as stanzas two, three, and four were dropped from most recitations of this piece.  Arising from a clash at Fort McHenry, it was the subject of a congressional resolution in 1931.  For 10 points, name this song by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem of the United States.
Judge Joseph H. Nicholson was key in transporting its original form, which may have began as a letter to Arthur Chambers.  
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