On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. The anthem’s lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key, ...
A composite of the "Star Spangled Banner" that inspired the lyrics of the national anthem. (Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute) To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging ...
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 ...
President Herbert Hoover signed a bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States of America. The anthem was originally written in 1814 by poet Francis Scott Key. One ...
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 ...
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