Nothing symbolizes the promise of the nation like the stars and stripes flapping valiantly in the blue sky. As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, this collection offers a moment of reflectio ...

The Star Spangled Banner' is not so easy to sing. It's not so easy to understand. Yet it's our national anthem. Why?

Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Its vivid ...

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?

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 ...

Few people know the real story of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the flag that inspired the lyrics of the national anthem. The real story of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' To mark the 250th anniversary of ...

The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore is creating a new exhibit in honor of America's 250th anniversary. The new exhibit, entitled "Maryland's America: 250 Years of American History ...

“Hillary Clinton asked him if he would help restore the Star-Spangled Banner,” David Lauren says in the History channel special 'Ralph Lauren’s American Icons' ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ)--This week marks the anniversary of the writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key. Alex DeMetrick reports that has brought another flag to Fort McHenry--this one ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...