The song was linked to the Anacreontic Society, which was an amateur musician’s and singer’s club named after the Greek poet Anacreon. “The Star-Spangled Banner” wasn’t actually adopted ...

By now you’ve probably heard the claim that America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is an expression ... who wrote the words to the song during the War of 1812, was defaced ...

Over the last few years, there have been cries to discard ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ completely. Its author, as well as being a poet, was a slave holder – and the song’s place as the country’s anthem ...

Cameras captured President Donald Trump saluting, Chiefs coach Andy Reid holding his hat to his chest and Jalen Hurts closing ...

The first documented performance of the song at a baseball game was during the 1918 World Series. “The Star-Spangled Banner” ...

Secondly, look at the song itself. The Star Spangled Banner is part of a poem about a battle that was significant in the American History, the War of 1812. The words describe a battle. With a ...