Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

By now you’ve probably heard the claim that America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is an expression of racial hostility toward African Americans and should be either ...

The Star Spangled Banner symbolizes the bravery and resolve of the men who fought to keep America free and is the best choice for our anthem. We need to preserve our history, not destroy it ...

It's fair to say Fergie's jazzy, slowed-down version of the Star-Spangled Banner at Sunday's NBA All-Star game wasn't a hit with everyone. And now the US singer has apologised for her performance.

But it may come as a surprise to some that the tune of The Star-Spangled Banner was written this side of the pond and has deep connections to Gloucester. John Stafford Smith originally wrote the ...

Here is who will be performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during before this year's Thanksgiving NFL games. Phillips is a world-renowned saxophonist who is familiar with performing in front of an ...