The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem. How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian.

The American flag is unfurled during the national anthem beforeGame 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP ...

The American flag is unfurled during the national anthem before Game 1 of baseball’s World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston.

But on Jan. 21, 1993, Lewis sang the national anthem before the Chicago Bulls faced off against the New Jersey Nets. ESPN’s Charley Steiner declared the performance “Francis Scott Off-Key.” ...

On this day in 1931, it became the law of the land: The Star Spangled Banner was the official national anthem of the United ...

On this day in 1931, it became the law of the land: The Star Spangled Banner was the official national anthem of the United States of America. The selection of the song was not without controversy,… ...