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Key was inspired by the large U.S. flag, with 15 stars and 15 stripes, known as the Star-Spangled Banner, flying triumphantly above the fort after the battle. The poem was set to the music of a …

Sep 18, 2025 · Discover the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner, and how it became America's national anthem. Listen to the music and read the lyrics.

The Star-Spangled Banner, national anthem of the United States, with music adapted from the anthem of a singing club and words by Francis Scott Key. After a century of general use, the …

The Star-Spangled Banner Lyrics say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous …

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? 'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh, long may it wave. O'er the land of the free and …

This 19th century version (MP3) of the Star-Spangled Banner was performed on original instruments from the National Museum of American History's collection. Arranged by G. W. E. …

Feb 7, 2025 · The US national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, is one of the world’s most iconic anthems. But what are the words and history?

Sep 28, 2017 · “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States. By the time the song officially became the country’s anthem in 1931, it had been one of America’s …

In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, Defense of Fort McHenry. The poem was later put to the tune of (John Stafford Smith's song) The Anacreontic Song, modified somewhat, and …