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

The rousing urgency of the song seems to possess a power that, according to its own lyrics, “transfigures you and me.” ...

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, ...

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 ...

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There was a bit of a to-do when Congress was considering it for the national anthem during the 1920s. After all, prohibition ...

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 ...

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 ...

An American flag with 15 stars still flies over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the site of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen "Star Spangled Banner" ...

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 ...