The document is the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key from 1814, describing the American flag flying over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. It asks if the flag can still be seen waving proudly as a symbol of American independence and courage in the face of adversity during the battle.
2. The Star-Spangled Banner — Francis Scott Key, 1814 O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming .
3. Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watch‘d, were so gallantly streaming.
4. And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro‘ the night that our flag was still there.
5. O say, does that star- spangled banner yet wave