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.

Secondly, look at the song itself. The Star Spangled Banner is part of a poem about a battle that was significant in the American History, the War of 1812. The words describe a battle. With a ...

As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star Spangled ... naval forces during the War of 1812.

During the War of 1812 ... the victory in a poem that became "The Star-Spangled Banner." Following the Battle of Baltimore, Fort McHenry remained an active military site for more than 100 years.

As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star Spangled ... naval forces during the War of 1812.

As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star Spangled ... naval forces during the War of 1812.