Let’s take a line-by-line tour of the history and meaning behind the lyrics. Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started ... He’s talking about white people.

By now you’ve probably heard the claim that America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is an expression ... Or did he have the (predominantly white) conscripts in mind?

Police officers severely beat black motorist Rodney King after he stopped for speeding the following year. The four white officers ... say can you see? The Star Spangled Banner officially becomes ...