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It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner serves as the national anthem of the United States, its lyrics derived from "Defence of Fort McHenry", a poem composed by American lawyer Francis Scott Key on September 14 ...
Beyoncé fans are coming to her defence after her performance of the US national anthem on tour has faced criticism. On April 28th, Beyoncé kicked off the Cowboy Carter Tour in LA to rave reviews.
From a Mormon choir to Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, watch and listen to the US national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, performed at presidential inaugurations since 1961.
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 ...