But how much do you really know about our national anthem? Let’s take a line-by-line tour of the history and meaning behind the lyrics ... anthem of the United States until 1931, though it ...

John Stafford Smith originally wrote the tune as a drinking song, with words written ... the lyrics of The Star-Spangled Banner, which officially became the national anthem of the United States ...

"The Star-Spangled Banner" officially became the U.S. national anthem in 1931, but its roots date back to the War of 1812. Written by Francis Scott Key, the song gained prominence as a symbol of ...

National anthems rose to prominence in Europe during the 19th century, but some originated much earlier. The oldest national anthem belongs to the Netherlands and is called the Wilhelmus. It was ...