The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States. But where do the lyrics come from, and what’s the history of the anthem? ‘Oh, say can you see...’, goes ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ ...

Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Its vivid imagery captured the spirit of survival, symbolizing the nation's push for ...

Let’s take a line-by-line tour of the history and meaning behind the lyrics. Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort ...

The Star-Spangled Banner was penned by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814. These words would ...

Hendrix brought the words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to life by reflecting not just what they might have meant when they were written in 1814 but by reflecting the meaning they might take ...

But, melody isn’t the only reason that the Star Spangled Banner is a vocalist’s nightmare. Songs are comprised of not only melody, but also by the words that are attached to each note.

Key's poem was quickly set to a popular — and ironically British — tune and was soon rebranded as "The Star-Spangled Banner." "Those words were inspirational to a nation fighting to become ...

Enjoy Musician 1st Class Amy Broadbent's beautiful singing of The Star-Spangled Banner. The Star-Spangled Banner symbolizes American resilience and pride, capturing the spirit of a nation united ...

Country music band the Chicks were ripped for their “awful” rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the ... themselves from “Dixie,” a word closely associated with the pre ...

Hendrix brought the words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to life by reflecting not just what they might have meant when they were written in 1814 but by reflecting the meaning they might take ...

Nui Ba Den, South Vietnam, Oct. 16, 1969: The U.S. flag flies from the top of the radar tower atop Black Virgin Mountain (Nui ...