Celebrate America's 250th Fourth of July by voting for the most memorable "Star-Spangled Banner" rendition of all time. Watch iconic performances from Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly, and ...

Nothing symbolizes the promise of the nation like the stars and stripes flapping valiantly in the blue sky. As we approach the country’s 250th anniversary, this collection offers a moment of reflectio ...

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

The Star Spangled Banner' is not so easy to sing. It's not so easy to understand. Yet it's our national anthem. Why?

The Star-Spangled Banner, one of the best-known national anthems in the world, has roots far more rowdy than patriotic, writes Barrymore Laurence Scherer for The Wall Street Journal. The melody was ...

What Francis Scott Key saw here at Fort McHenry 212 years ago inspired him to write the Star Spangled Banner, and this site is still inspiring people today. The rocket's red glare and bombs bursting ...

Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Its vivid imagery captured the spirit of survival, symbolizing the nation's push for ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Mary Pickersgill, a professional flag ...