An engaging history of the United States flag known as the Star Spangled Banner, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the 1814 poem that in 1931 became the American National Anthem. The flag was ...

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Many of us put our hands on our hearts and try to croak ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore is creating a new exhibit in honor of America's 250th anniversary. The new ...

Fort McHenry in Baltimore, the birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner," remains a source of inspiration for visitors and artists as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. The Battle of Fort ...

A new theater performance features the story of Mary Pickersgill just steps away from the Star-Spangled Banner Larry Margasak On September 13 and 14th, 1814, Baltimore rooftops were filled with men, ...

Proudly hailed centuries and several iterations since its introduction, the American flag continues to be a symbol of unity and resilience for citizens of not only the nation but the world. Its 13 ...

Jimi Hendrix playing his guitar during his set at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Playing with Jimi Hendrix is Billy Cox. Photo by Henry Diltz/Corbis via Getty By the time Jimi Hendrix took the ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This is an altered version of the ...

Fortunately for posterity, he did not call it Mrs. Pickersgill's flag, but referred to a "star-spangled banner." Key wrote quickly that night—in part because he already had a tune in his head, a ...

As part of a series with the Smithsonian Institution presenting 25 objects that tell the story of America, Daniel Piazza, chief curator of philately at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, talks ...

Today, America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is sung in unison by sports fans across the country each year. It’s often considered the nation’s most-famous composition. On each ...