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 ...

President Trump has wrapped his political career in the American flag, making the stars and stripes a central visual in his ...

This flag, which measured 30 feet by 42 feet, was the original Star-Spangled Banner that inspired the lines of Francis Scott ...

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

Today, on Flag Day, as we honor the cloth, it is important for all of us to remember that keeping the flag flying means working toward a common goal. O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave ...

Firstly, it expanded to 15 stars and stripes in 1795 referred to as the "Star-Spangled Banner" flag. Then, in 1818, Congress wisely reverted to 13 stripes, adding a new star for each new state.

This year I will observe Independence Day knowing that the independence of many in this country is in jeopardy. I’ll wave the ...

After being labeled an “enemy alien” during World War II, Hiroshi Miyamura later served his country with distinction — ...

Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.