Fans were split over the rendition of the American national anthem ahead of Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game. The first NFL ...

Baltimore's Fort McHenry was built in 1803. Located in Locust Point, the historic monument was named after surgeon and signer ...

Unfortunately, the national anthem for this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame Game went viral for the wrong reasons. Staff ...

Toni Morgan will have the honor of singing during the 101st burning of Zozobra.

Fascinating facts about Francis Scott Key, the writing of what would become America's national anthem, and the War of 1812 battle flag that inspired it all.

Baltimore-based artist Dan Deacon performed an electronic, autotuned national anthem that seemingly divided fans before the Orioles swept the Mets in a double-header Thursday.

Despite hailing from the Soviet Union, composer Igor Stravinsky seemed to enjoy his time in the US, until he was told off for ...

Usage Conditions Apply ... Object Details 1,276 How "The Star-Spangled Banner" Became the National Anthem Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The ...

April 27, 2006 — -- "The Star Spangled Banner" has provided the soundtrack to our national pastime since 1918, when the spirited tune debuted at a baseball game. Now there is a new version ...

Many have tried and failed. Then came Star Swain. — -- “The Star-Spangled Banner” demands the very best of singers. Many have tried and failed, and those moments live in infamy. Star ...

Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

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