I’m sure many of you have heard of the protests that have been occurring during NFL games. Some players are taking a knee during the national anthem in order to bring a spotlight on racism. However, ...

In 1931, Congress passed a bill to make "The Star-Spangled Banner" the official national anthem of the United States. But the decision was far from simple. Among the points of contention was the music ...

1776 Colonial U.S. flag, showing 13 stars, photographed circa 1950 On the Fourth of July, Americans who celebrate with myriad renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner” may well know that the lyrics ...

Rockets and bombs whistled through the air and rained down on Fort McHenry. American and British forces, two years into a war, converged at Baltimore. In the end, the Americans won. Compelled by the ...

Colin Kaepernick's kneeling during the playing of the national anthem and similar demonstrations against racial injustice by NFL players continue to incur an onslaught of hatred. Many people do not ...

The Star Spangled Banner 1814 Words by Francis Scott Key, Music by John Stafford Smith O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose ...

When baritone Thomas Hampson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Library of Congress in Washington on Thursday, it didn’t sound quite like the familiar tune belted out at ballgames and presidential ...

In 1931, Congress passed a bill to make “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. But the decision was far from simple. Among the points of contention was the music ...