Among the world’s best-known national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” (1814) emerged out of a welter ... Tavern in the Strand” according to an 18th-century copy of the sheet music, would have ...

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.

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.

Among the world’s best-known national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” (1814) emerged out of a welter of patriotic musical activity during the decades following our victorious conclusion ...

The poem that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, is 130 years old today, and despite the threats to democracy, it resonates more than ever.

Festivities for Star Spangled Bonita include music by “The Ben Allen Band.” The show will close with a 50-minute drone, fireworks and laser light. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be ...

It was surreal in many ways. The Buffalo Bills were making their first-ever Super Bowl appearance on the famed game's silver anniversary with the United States of America on the brink of war.

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

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

Chenoweth nailed this famously difficult song, which requires a crazy wide vocal range, spanning one and half octaves. She nailed the national anthem with wicked brilliance, says columnist Ginnie ...