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 ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Its vivid imagery captured the spirit ...

OPRF senior Anika Sherman went from singing the national anthem at a Taco John’s to performing before 65,000 fans at Soldier ...

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 of the ...

Mayor Bill Bell, who is not seeking re-election this year, led a crowd of several hundred people Tuesday morning in his final Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July parade and celebration as mayor. “It’s a ...

Fourth of July is days away, and Six Flags Great America is hosting a multi-day food-and-music-filled fireworks display to celebrate. For those looking to precede their firework-viewing with a ...

“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. It has been ...

This month will be a period of transition in national politics, symbolized by the funeral of Jimmy Carter, the departure of Joe Biden and the inauguration of Donald Trump, which will occur on the same ...

LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - As a scout project, Branson South created four boxes where people can drop off worn down American flags. “It allows people in the community to drop them off and we as ...