Woke Amerika wants to strip the Francis Scott Key name from the bridge that bore his name.
FSK penned the words to the Star Spangled Banner within 100 yards of where the Francis Scott Key Bridge spans the Potapsco River, leading into Baltimore Harbor and Fort McHenry.
Do not let them continue to erase our history, our memorials and our tributes. Sign today, our future depends on it!
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To Whom It May Concern,
We, the undersigned, come together in a crucial moment in our community's history, faced with the aftermath of the recent destruction of the beloved Francis Scott Key Bridge. This bridge has not only been a critical artery for transportation but also a symbolic landmark that has held the memories and the history of our area for decades.
Its name carries a legacy that reflects our collective identity and values, connecting us to our past and guiding us toward our future. In light of the events that led to the unfortunate destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, we strongly urge the relevant authorities and stakeholders to honor the bridge's historical significance and the deep emotional connection it holds for our community by retaining its original name in any plans for its reconstruction or replacement.
The name "Francis Scott Key Bridge" is deeply embedded in our local heritage. It serves as a reminder of the pivotal moments and figures in our history that have shaped us into the community we are today. Changing the name of the Francis Scott Key Bridge would mean severing a link to our past, diminishing the sense of continuity and identity fostered over countless years. Furthermore, preserving the name of the Francis Scott Key Bridge would demonstrate a commitment to respecting and upholding the traditions and history of our community. It would send a powerful message about the value of heritage in guiding progress and rebuilding efforts, ensuring that the spirit of the original bridge lives on, even as we look forward to new beginnings. #BRIDGENAMESTANDS
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a great landmark from our history, present and our future. A bridge connects. FSK Bridge has stood and connected people like our Star Spangled Banner did during the battles and tragedies we experienced many years ago. I have seen the damage of our FSK Bridge, up close and from a distance. I sing those great words, “Oh say can you see?” The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a great name, Let’s keep it! 🙏❤️☝️
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Fallston md
Not only did Francis Scott Key write the star-spangled banner.He was an attorney who represented black people for FREE and charged other Clients.
Everyone should be aware of the good deeds Francis scott key performed.
KEEP OUR HISTORY!
Abingdon
The Francis Scott Key Bridge is not only a symbol for the local.communties that use it on a daily basis but is also a symbol of America's resilient nature. The bridge was constructed in the general area that our national anthem was written as the war for our independence raged on. This bridge with ANY other name looses it's importance and further erases the legacy and history of our nation.
Biglerville
Historical significance of the bridge name
Glenburnie
My Grandfather, Ben Womer was a founder of the Dubdalk Historical Society and made the effort to change the name from outer harbor crossing.
Key is a bedrock Historical figure for the Baltimore area.
Not to mention all nautical charts, maps, and any information available will need to be changed worldwide at whose cost?
Being a native and growing up with the bridge a name change simply wouldn't be right.
Leland
This petition is important to me because my grandfather Ben Womer was the lobbyist the pushed to have the bridge named The Francis Scott Key Bridge. This has been in the history of my family since I was a kid. This can not be changed its history. My grandfather was a great historian and also had the Flag bouey put out to mark the spot where Key wrote the
Star Spangled Banner. My family is invited every season to put the bouey in the water.
Please feel free to reach out to me if I can help.the effort to preserve the name.
Marcus Womer
612-978-0287