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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 ...

From inauguration ceremonies to baseball games to high school graduations and more, those words are used to celebrate the American flag. The national anthem was penned by Francis Scott Key after the ...

Brandy and June’s Diary delivered a soulful national anthem at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, earning a standing ovation from ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Latin-R&B singer Nezza made a stand at Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers game, singing “The Star Spangled Banner” in Spanish, even ...

Cameras captured President Donald Trump saluting, Chiefs coach Andy Reid holding his hat to his chest and Jalen Hurts closing his eyes during Baptiste's performance Jack Irvin has over five years of ...

Grace Potter will sing the national anthem at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. See who performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" in past ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whitney Houston sings the U.S. national anthem during the pre-game show at Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 27, 1991; Reba ...

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