Fascinating facts about Francis Scott Key, the writing of what would become America's national anthem, and the War of 1812 battle flag that inspired it all.

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 18th-century English drinking song, captured the patriotic picture of the American ...

The Star-Spangled Banner has its origins in political resistance, too. The lyrics come from a poem written by American lawyer Francis Scott Key, Defence of Fort M’Henry. Key was inspired to write the ...

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?

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

You see her on WMUR delivering your weather forecast, but did you know that meteorologist Jacqueline Thomas has another big talent?

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Singer Nezza tearfully recalled her experience of singing the Spanish-language version of the “Star Spangled Banner” at a Los Angeles Dodgers game after the baseball team told her to sing in ...

The video then cuts to her singing “El Pendón Estrellado”, the Spanish version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” that was commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945.

Kings Island will host their Star Spangled Nights to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. Here's when they're scheduled.