At the time, Francis Scott Key, a 35-year-old Washington lawyer ... Key seemed an unlikely candidate to write what would become the national anthem. He had referred to the conflict as ...

The Star-Spangled Banner serves as the national anthem of the United States, its lyrics derived from "Defence of Fort McHenry", a poem composed by American lawyer Francis Scott Key on September 14 ...

And Clark’s delivery of “O Canada” has become iconic in the hockey world. It was featured on ESPN during the 2024 Stanley Cup ...

In 1931, more than than 30 years after the song was first written and performed, Congress passed legislation making "The Star-Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem.

But how much do you really know about our national anthem ... It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812. The stanzas recount the Battle of Baltimore, a days-long siege ...

Nicholas Alan Cope As national treasures go ... O'Brien found few good images of Francis Scott Key. Now the anthem's author has the oil portrait he deserves. Tim O'Brien Broad Stripes and Bright ...

This victory inspired Francis Scott Key to write a poem titled “Defence of Fort M’Henry,” which later became the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the United ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - With Flag Day just around the corner, KTBS 3 wanted to take a look at proper etiquette of the American Flag ...

In September 1814, during the War of 1812, British naval forces launched a relentless bombardment of Fort McHenry in ...