The U.S. Army Field Band delivered a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Fort McHenry for Defenders Day. This ...

The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, ...

A Maryland Historical Society project to re-create the Star Spangled Banner flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write lyrics in 1814 that ...

“The Star Spangled Banner” has long been derided as a poor choice for our national anthem. Critics cite it as difficult to sing, difficult to understand, and most often, difficult to love.

She then details the story behind the Star Spangled Banner, which Francis Scott Key wrote in tribute to the defenders of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. 04/15/2024 Problems playing video?

“The Star-Spangled Banner” was composed by Francis Scott Key, a Maryland attorney, slaveholder and poet, who was inspired by watching soldiers raise the flag over Baltimore’s Fort McHenry ...

As Americans prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of independence, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has questions.

When lawyer and poet Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner,” he was inspired by having witnessed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the War of 1812.

Initially known as “Defence of Fort M’Henry,” it was set to the music of a British song and became known as “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Over the 19th century, it became increasingly ...