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 ...

A crowd gathered in Watseka’s Legion Park May 26 for Memorial Day services.

The event’s program included a performance of The Star Spangled Banner by William Coleman, a reading of General Order #11 issued in May of 1862, a recitation of the poem In Flanders Field as ...

♦ 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 ...

But there’s a not-so-subtle irony about playing “The Star Spangled Banner” ahead of games involving Canadian and American teams. The lyrics are from Francis Scott Key’s poem about the ...

Although Francis Scott key was a prolific writer, the only one of his poems to stand the test of time was “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Although it would ultimately elevate him into the pantheon ...

DuBOIS — The DuBois Area High School Class of 2025 graduated Tuesday evening at Mansell Stadium. Principal Charles Pasternak ...

What sank it? According to Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, it came down to The Star-Spangled Banner. What new laws will impact Alabama schools? See cellphone, diploma, safety changes ...

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Today, the Star Spangled Salute honors Memorial Day.  It is believed the origins of ...

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