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 ...

Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner," remains a source of inspiration for visitors and ...

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, ...

The symbols of patriotism are everywhere in the nation's capital, marking this week's historic transition of power. Flags fly high and historic monuments gleam white in the chilly air; soon, music ...

An engaging history of the United States flag known as the Star Spangled Banner, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the 1814 poem that in 1931 became the American National Anthem. The flag was ...

Few people know the real story of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the flag that inspired the lyrics of the national anthem. The real story of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' To mark the 250th anniversary of ...