Rather than address claims against the song, it would be my pleasure to look at what makes our national anthem so great.

Boiled down to its essence, "The Star-Spangled Banner" is a song about survival and resilience, about bravery and hope. The first stanza of Francis Scott Key's 1814 poem, as sung by generations of ...

CHATHAM - A 60-minute historical presentation with live music will explore the evolution of the American flag at 3 p.m.

All about the U.S. Flag: its history and all of the themes it represents. This episode focuses on the flag of the United States of America (USA), its history, and all of the themes that it ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — On this day in 1931, it became the law of the land: The Star Spangled Banner was the official national anthem of the United States of America. The selection of the song ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the ...

Late last month, the historic Oceana Theater in Brighton Beach hosted the 2025 New York Freedom Gala for Ukraine, a benefit concert marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The Feb. 21 ...

I ’m a native New Yorker but a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. I very rarely miss a game. By the standards of the species, I’m an ordinary ape, yelling at the TV, conjuring referee ...

Watch thought-provoking docs at the D.C. Environmental Film Festival, herald the arrival of spring with crafts and incantations, or explore Maryland history.

TORONTO — It took about three minutes for our casual conversation about the efficiency of flying with only a large backpack to turn into a commentary on international relations, but that’s the nature ...