The U.S. Army Field Band delivered a stunning rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Fort McHenry for Defenders Day. This ...

I took my young son to a ballgame. After buying way more snacks than we needed, we found our seats just in time for the National Anthem. I reminded him to remove his hat and place it over his heart.

Crowds were surprised at Thursday’s Baltimore Orioles game in Camden Yards when Baltimore-based electronic musician Dan ...

Key waited through a dark night, unsure, listening as the battle thundered nearby, its outcome unknown. The American troops at Fort McHenry famously withstood the British bombardment.

Francis Scott Key, the Reluctant Patriot The Washington lawyer was an unlikely candidate to write the national anthem; he was against America’s entry into the War of 1812 from the outset ...

More than 4,000 guests streamed through the gates carrying their heirlooms, curiosities and long-held questions. The hope: to ...

The past offered little guidance for President Trump on whether to make a major policy announcement on the Fourth of July, ...

The nation’s capital is a must-visit destination for those looking to immerse themselves in American history and pride.

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

The poem’s name was originally “The Defence of Fort McHenry,” but it wasn’t long before it was known only as “The Star-Spangled Banner.” For many, that became the name of the flag, too.

While you're enjoying this year's July 4 festivities, take pride in the rich history and traditions that make Independence ...

Friday's closing ceremony for the Danville Rotary Club’s Field of Honor — now something of a summer tradition in the city — ...