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The wild history behind our national anthem
Before it became a solemn patriotic symbol, 'The Star-Spangled Banner' began life as a raucous English drinking song. Francis Scott Key’s stirring words, inspired by the sight of the American flag ...
You may not be able to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” by heart, but you’ve likely heard it dozens of times. What you probably haven’t heard before is its dramatic origin story or other fascinating ...
On this day (October 7) in 1968, Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Jose Feliciano performed an acoustic rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” before game Game 5 of the World Series. He left the song’s ...
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