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

But his collection of fragments from the Star-Spangled Banner—one red swatch, one white—made him feel less like a have than a have-not. A friend possessed a blue scrap, and, without one for ...

By now you’ve probably heard the claim that America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” is an expression of racial hostility toward African Americans and should be either ...

As NFL players and owners push back against President Trump’s remarks about the national anthem, here’s a quick refresher on how “The Star Spangled Banner” came to be played at sporting ...

Susan Biddle / The Washington Post / Getty Images The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the lyrics to our national anthem in 1814—its appearance above Fort ...

On Monday, the Kings won the first game of their opening round Stanley Cup Playoff showdown with the Oilers with a 6-5 ...

The Star Spangled Banner symbolizes the bravery and resolve of the men who fought to keep America free and is the best choice for our anthem. We need to preserve our history, not destroy it ...