Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

The first documented performance of the song at a baseball game was during the 1918 World Series. “The Star-Spangled Banner” ...

Towards the end of the song, rather than glorify the Old South, Tom quoted the “Star Spangled Banner” and ended by shouting as loud as possible the ambiguous coda, “Retreat! Retreat!

Boos could be heard at Sunday's Toronto Raptors game, following similar actions for NHL games in Ottawa, Calgary, and ...

During World War I, the Massachusetts Legislature had narrowly passed Chapter 264, Section 9, which prohibits the performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” as dance music, as part of a medley ...

Newsworthy Women U.S. Army Field Band HooahCappella's Rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner Posted: January 14, 2025 | Last updated: January 14, 2025 HooahCappella, a vocal ensemble from the U.S ...

Singer Mandia persisted through her rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” as boos came pouring in from fans. Stephen Taylor, /X When the Canadian-born singer began the song with iconic words ...