The basics Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of ...

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

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 ...

The U.S. Army Field Band delivered a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Fort McHenry for Defenders Day. This annual event commemorates the 1814 defense of Baltimore, which inspired ...

The Latin-R&B singer Nezza tearfully explained why she sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in Spanish at a Dodgers game despite being told not to.

Clips of Beyonce performing the song has gone viral, prompting folks to question why she'd choose to sing it in the first ...

Latin-R&B singer Nezza made a stand at Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers game, singing “The Star Spangled Banner” in Spanish, even though she said she had been warned not to, going into the ...

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

From inauguration ceremonies to baseball games to high school graduations and more, those words are used to celebrate the American flag. The national anthem was penned by Francis Scott Key after ...

Beyoncé's tour has been a bold spectacle filled with music, history, cultural commentary, and more. Here are powerful ...

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