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Paint covers part of the statue to Francis Scott Key, the writer of the Star Spangled Banner, after it was defaced overnight in downtown Baltimore, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. The words "Racist Anthem" were found painted on a monument, on the anniversary of the battle that inspired him to write the "The Star-Spangled Banner."  Police are investigating, but have no suspects.  (Colin Campbell/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Paint covers part of the statue to Francis Scott Key, the writer of the Star Spangled Banner, after it was defaced overnight in downtown Baltimore, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. The words "Racist Anthem" were found painted on a monument, on the anniversary of the battle that inspired him to write the "The Star-Spangled Banner." Police are investigating, but have no suspects. (Colin Campbell/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

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