Fascinating facts about Francis Scott Key, the writing of what would become America's national anthem, and the War of 1812 battle flag that inspired it all.

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 ...

The famous Star-Spangled Banner—today one of the greatest treasures of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History—may not have been raised until first light on September 14.

Today the Baltimore Orioles played a home game against the New York Mets. For the “Star Spangled Banner,” Dan Deacon used his electronic flair to make his performance unique.

Baltimore-based artist Dan Deacon performed an electronic, autotuned national anthem that seemingly divided fans before the ...

Boy at protest performs The Star-Spangled Banner on a trumpet Music has always been central to protest, political action and times of conflict, war and resolution.

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 ...

Among the world’s best-known national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” (1814) emerged out of a welter of patriotic musical activity during the decades following our victorious conclusion ...

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 performance.

Join the Colorado Springs Philharmonic for the Star Spangled Symphony, recorded live at the Pikes Peak Center on July 4th, 2024. Led by Conductor Thomas Wilson, this inspiring performance features ...

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