"I say let’s get rid of the racist-written, purloined, unsingable war-song-question and replace it with the lovely hymn about ...

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

From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these ...

The Heartland, with patriotism in the blood, takes the Fourth of July holiday seriously, and there are many ways that rural ...

The Star Spangled Banner will be played a bit louder and prouder than normal on any event happening over this weekend.

Whether you're interested in beach-vibing with "Surfin U.S.A." or prefer a hearty slice of "American Pie," there's no ...

July 4th is more that just a date on the calendar – its a day to celebrate our Independence, while remembering all those who ...

I’ve wondered how many Filipinos are familiar with the song from which the lyrics come. Many Filipino Americans, perhaps, ...

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 ...

Fourth of July traditions bring crowds and light up skies with fireworks across the country, marking a key moment in the ...

Bridge named after 'Star Spangled Banner' writer The bridge was named after the "Star Spangled Banner" songwriter Francis Scott Key. The structure crossed over the Patapsco River near where Key ...