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.

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States. But where do the lyrics come from, and what’s the history of the anthem? ‘Oh, say can you see...’, goes ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ ...

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“The Star-Spangled Banner is a symbol of American history that ranks with the Statue of Liberty and the Charters of Freedom,” said Brent D. Glass, the museum’s then-director, in 2007.

“To sort of be here and then be in charge as opposed to in the chorus of something.” While the Star Spangled Spectacular is wrapped, future RSO events can be found through its website.

The answer was … sort of. There were some boos at the ... As a proud American, hearing the tens of thousands of fans belt out the "Star-Spangled Banner" in unison was awe-inspiring.

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As with all memorable “Star Spangled Banner” performances ... in air” and “gave proof” suggest she may be in some sort of physical pain at this point in the performance.

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