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The first Flag Act, adopted on June 14, 1777, created the original United States flag of thirteen stars and thirteen stripes. The Star-Spangled Banner has fifteen stars and fifteen stripes as provided for in the second Flag Act approved by Congress on January 13, 1794. The additional stars and stripes represent Vermont (1791) and Kentucky (1792) joining the Union.
This song was written by John Stafford Smith. The combination of the poem and the song gave birth to âThe Star Spangled Bannerâ. Summary: The two composers of âThe Star Spangled Bannerâ are Francis Scott Key (lyrics) and John Stafford Smith (music).