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The night-long bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships inspired the "Star-Spangled Banner" since its author and composer was so impressed with the fact that the American flag was still flying.
Federal employees hired on merit would probably be another name for civil servants. A civil servant is someone who works for the government in the public department and usually deals with citizens and their wants and interests.
