The native Southern Toad (Bufo terrestris) is sometimes mistaken for the Giant Toad. Here are a few ways to tell these toads apart: The Giant Toad has very large paratoid glands.
George Frederick Root. The Battle Cry of Freedom, also known as Rally 'Round the Flag, is a song written in 1862 by American composer George Frederick Root (1820â1895) during the American Civil War.
Key was aboard a ship in the harbor at Fort McHenry and witnessed the British bombardment of the fort in September, 1814 during the War of 1812. Key wrote the lyrics as a poem called Defence [sic] of Fort McHenry. The lyrics describe what Key saw during the attack, and especially his pride and relief and pride at seeing the American flag flying over the fort, signaling a successful defense of Baltimore. By the way, the tune is not original.