Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Its vivid ...

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

Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner," remains a source of inspiration for visitors and artists as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. There's a rich history at ...

On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill making "The Star-Spangled Banner" the official national anthem of the United States. The anthem's lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key, ...

(RNS) — The temptation is to follow “The Star-Spangled Banner,” our national anthem, with an immediate declaration of “Play ball!” But in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, let’s resist ...

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Many of us put our hands on our hearts and try to croak ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - As we approach the 250th anniversary of America, KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continues to celebrate this history of our nation. The "Star Spangled Banner" is more than just a song. It ...

The guitar virtuoso transformed “The Star-Spangled Banner” into one of the most unforgettable performances in rock history at Woodstock.

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin (WLM 555) has set the historic Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy in the Patapsco River, Maryland.

President Herbert Hoover signed a bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States of America. The anthem was originally written in 1814 by poet Francis Scott Key. One ...