In what’s become an Independence Day tradition, Cowboy State Daily outdoors writer Mark Heinz plays “The Star Spangled Banner ...

About the anthem: Has sung it at Timberwolves, Wild and Minnesota Twins games in an Americana style with a touch of country. “That’s a very vulnerable experience — you’re very exposed and there’s no ...

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, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, ...

Rewatch 20th century's most-spectacular 'Star Spangled Banner' at Bills' Super Bowl The Buffalo Bills met the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV before an emotional, patriotic crowd that witnessed ...

The U.S. Army Field Band delivered a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Fort McHenry for Defenders Day. This ...

As we celebrate Fourth of July, Americans - especially Black Americans - have a complex relationship with the flag and our ...

Lets enjoy Nutleys Independence Day celebration again! Enjoy music, snacks, and a stunning fireworks show. Relive the ...

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

Smithsonian curators have collected some of the many snippets taken from the Star-Spangled Banner, even secretly buying at an auction in 2000. Jaclyn Nash / NMAH, SI ...

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

Mihret and her twin sister, Maara, were born in Ethiopia and adopted by Phebe and Greg Washington shortly after they were ...