Let’s take a line-by-line tour of the history and meaning behind the lyrics. Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort ...

Ages ago, I traveled overland from Europe to Nepal: the Orient Express train from Munich to Istanbul, a boat through the ...

Susan Biddle / The Washington Post / Getty Images The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics to our national anthem in 1814—its appearance above Fort ...

As the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals begin, Edmonton Oilers stick to anthem tradition with Robert Clark’s fan-centered performance, ...

FORGET the mighty Tottenham Hotspur, last night North London belonged to Beyonce. She kicked off her run of six shows in the ...

In the summer of 1969, as the Vietnam War raged, Jimi Hendrix stepped onto the Woodstock  stage and bent the US national anthem into a wail of anguish. His electric guitar screeched  bombs and ...

The most solemn of America’s national holidays was observed in towns, hamlets and cities throughout the North Country. TWO SERVICES HELD NEAR ELIZABETHTOWN ELIZABETHTOWN — American Legion Post 113 ...

♦ The Star-Spangled Banner was written about a battle during the War of 1812. The lyrics come from Francis Scott Key's poem, Defence of Fort M'Henry. ♦ The Star-Spangled Banner didn't ...

For the outdoor shows, audiences should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner if desired. Water, sunscreen and bug spray are encouraged. In case of inclement weather, BHCT will ...

Weeks after the release of 'Ridin',' his third studio album, Cuco was invited to sing the national anthem at Doddger Stadium.