When did people start singing the national anthem at sporting events?
“The Star-Spangled Banner” can be heard at sporting events across the US. Some people appreciate the chance to pause for patriotism. But others use the singing of the national anthem as a time for protest. High-profile examples have included NFL players kneeling during the anthem to protest social injustice. There…
How the national anthem has changed over the years
Musicologists examine the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner," discussing how the song has changed in the 200 years since it was written. Francis Scott Key would not recognize the version sung today, some claim. A group, called Star Spangled Music, has formed to celebrate and teach about the history of…
People invited to stitch “The Star-Spangled Banner” the old-fashioned way
The Maryland Historical Society recreated the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the 200th Anniversary of Francis Scott Key writing the song, which is now the United States' national anthem. The historical society invited the public to add their stitches to the flag. The flag flew over Fort McHenry…
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