Fascinating facts about Francis Scott Key, the writing of what would become America's national anthem, and the War of 1812 ...

“The Star-Spangled Banner” wasn’t actually adopted as the official anthem of the United States until 1931, though it was already popular and had already been used by several American ...

A copy print was made of the original, which has not been altered, see negative number SIA2011-1081 found in Record Unit 95, Box 53, Folder: 7. "Real Star-Spangled Banner," the Washington Post, July ...

America is in turmoil, but Beyoncé’s out-and-out soulful belting of the song’s final lyrics pointed a way forward: “Say a prayer for what has been/ We’ll be the ones that purify our fathers’ sins/ ...

The famous Star-Spangled Banner—today one of the greatest treasures of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History—may not have been raised until first light on September 14.

After witnessing a crucial episode of the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that, set to the melody of an ...

Today the Baltimore Orioles played a home game against the New York Mets. For the “Star Spangled Banner,” Dan Deacon used his electronic flair to make his performance unique.

The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, ...

Jason Kelce’s star-spangled stunt comes with a powerful purpose Geoffrey A Knox, Eagles Wire Thu, Jun 26, 2025 · 2 min read ...

Star Spangled Symphony 6/27/2025 | 56m 40sVideo has Closed Captions| CC Join the Colorado Springs Philharmonic for the Star Spangled Symphony, recorded live at the Pikes Peak Center on July 4th, 2024.

How hard is it to sing the national anthem? Minnesota singers share tips. Performers including Laura Osnes and Cornbread Harris share their styles for “The Star-Spangled Banner.” ...