The term 'THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER LYRICIST' is referring to Francis Scott KEY, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem. KEY was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet from Maryland who wrote the poem that would become the lyrics of the national anthem in 1814. He was inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry after a bombardment by the British during the War of 1812.