As the dawn's early light approaches, so does our Hometown Hotspot. September marks the anniversary of the U.S. National Anthem. This morning, we are learning more about the history of the ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Inspired by the sight of the American flag after battle, Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Its vivid imagery captured the spirit ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Online exhibit exploring the story of the Star-Spangled Banner. Topics include the War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore; Mary Pickersgill and ...
Among the world’s best-known national anthems, “The Star-Spangled Banner” (1814) emerged out of a welter of patriotic musical activity during the decades following our victorious conclusion of the ...