Nov 25, 2022 · Here are 10 surprising facts about our national anthem, and the flag that inspired it. 1. The melody is set to an old English drinking tune. Ironically, the melody of “The Star-Spangled Banner”...

Sep 28, 2017 · “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States. By the time the song officially became the country’s anthem in 1931, it had been one of America’s most popular...

Sep 12, 2014 · Ten surprising facts about the national anthem and the man who wrote its lyrics. Updated: September 24, 2021 | Original: September 12, 2014. 1. Francis Scott Key intended his verses to be song...

Sep 12, 2014 · Art Beat spoke with Clague about “The Star-Spangled Banner” and he told us seven little-known facts about our national song: In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics while he was...

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M'Henry", [2] a poem written by American lawyer Francis Scott Key on September 14, 1814, after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.

The original Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the song that would become our national anthem, is among the most treasured artifacts in the collections of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

Jun 2, 2014 · The Star-Spangled Banner is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States. Huge, vibrant, and rich in history, most Americans are familiar with the story of this particular flag: It's the one that flew over Fort McHenry the morning after the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812 and inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words ...

1 day ago · We’ve sung these words countless times, yet few of us truly know the story behind them—the powerful history that led to the creation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and what it represents. To understand our national anthem, we must first explore the War of 1812 and the personal story of Francis Scott Key, Dr. William Beanes, and John Skinner.

Nov 3, 2024 · Discover the Star Spangled Banner's rich history with 13+ essential facts, exploring American flag symbolism, patriotic significance, and national anthem origins.

Visit an online exhibit of the Star-Spangled Banner. Here, you’ll find pictures, games, and interesting facts about the flag.