Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam ... we became allies with them in WWII, the verse drops out of use in “The Star-Spangled Banner.” O thus be it ever when freemen shall ...

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

As NFL players and owners push back against President Trump’s remarks about the national anthem, here’s a quick refresher on how “The Star Spangled Banner” came to be played at sporting ...

By now you’ve probably heard the claim that America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is an expression ... anthem’s seldom-sung third verse, which gloats at the defeat ...

Opera singer Christopher Macchio delivered a booming rendition of the national anthem at the Trump inauguration, raising a ...

“He bowed to the right, to the left and then turned for the first number.” It was “The Star-Spangled Banner” — but not Stravinsky’s. At the last minute, he’d capitulated and switched ...

The Star Spangled Banner symbolizes the bravery and resolve of the men who fought to keep America free and is the best choice for our anthem. We need to preserve our history, not destroy it. Patti ...