The Star‑Spangled Banner ‑ Lyrics, Writer & Song | HISTORY
Sep 28, 2017 · The Star‑Spangled Banner, written by lawyer Francis Scott Key in 1814, emerged as a popular patriotic song before becoming the U.S. national anthem in 1931.
Short History of The Star Spangled Banner - American …
Mar 30, 2017 · Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner” as a joyous poem after he was relieved that the United States had preserved against British attack. Since then it has …
The Star-Spangled Banner - Wikipedia
"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 …
The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That …
Jul 1, 2024 · First lent to the Smithsonian Institution in 1907, this iconic artifact is now on view in its own state-of-the-art gallery at the National Museum of American History (NMAH).
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2 days ago · The Star-Spangled Banner, national anthem of the United States, with music adapted from the anthem of a singing club and words by Francis Scott Key. After a century of …
Star-Spangled Banner - Smithsonian Institution
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 Story Behind “The Star-Spangled Banner” - Classical KUSC
Jun 30, 2024 · In 1889, the U.S. Navy recognized “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the official tune for raising and lowering the flag, and Woodrow Wilson decreed it the national anthem of the …
The Star-Spangled Banner - A Flag and A Song - U.S. National Park Service
President Herbert Hoover finally signed a law on March 3, 1931, making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official anthem of the United States. Since then, hardly a national sporting event …
Francis Scott Key pens “The Star‑Spangled Banner” - HISTORY
Nov 24, 2009 · On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
NMAH | Star-Spangled Banner: Flag that Inspired National Anthem
Star–Spangled Banner. On September 14, 1814, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of …