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.

Tracy signed a General Order requiring the song to be played ... baseball game was during the 1918 World Series. “The ...

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 ...

Here's a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations:John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang "The Star-Spangled Banner."Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States ...

John David Mercer-Imagn Images The United States is a country that sings its national anthem a lot relative to other countries, and no performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" is bigger than the ...

His “Star-Spangled Banner” is a throwback to Puritan times ... and was even willing to forgo performance fees in order to make it more widely available. He had grand plans for its unveiling.

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 ...