'The Star-Spangled Banner' became the country's official national anthem 95 years ago on March 3, and some of the interpretations have been particularly memorable. Brendan Le is a Writer-Reporter at ...

On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. The anthem’s lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key, ...

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Many of us put our hands on our hearts and try to croak ...

At only 34 years old, Charlie Puth already has a resume in music that most artists would envy, with three albums under his belt (with a fourth on the way), multiple Grammy nominations, a handful of ...

A composite of the "Star Spangled Banner" that inspired the lyrics of the national anthem. (Courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute) To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging ...