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

Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

The Star-Spangled Banner” is played at sports games, school events, and military ceremonies, but do you know the meaning of our national anthem? The song’s centuries-old history makes it worth ...

Roundhouse was filled to the brim on Sunday afternoon as 369 members of the Class of 2025 officially received their diplomas ...

Several hundred people came out to Danville National Cemetery Monday morning to commemorate those who lost their lives in service to their country. Kurt Kizer led the gathering in singing “The ...

Protesters interrupted the speech as Worcester City Manager Eric Batista called for unity as the city "stands on the brink of ...

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 ...

From a Gettysburg reading to a black powder salute, Eugene’s Memorial Day ceremony paid tribute with history and heart.

On Memorial Day, the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles and the Lexington community came together in remembrance and ...

♦ 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 ...