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 ...

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.

“And the British left! Key and Beanes were released!” I exclaimed to my son. “And that is why we sing the National Anthem. It ...

The "Star Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key, stands as a powerful symbol of American resilience and freedom. However, surveys reveal that a staggering 90% of children today can’t even ...

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

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

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

This Fourth of July, during a day of parades, baseball and barbecues, somewhere, close by, a marching band surely will be ...

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

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

Reenactors fire a cannon at the site of Fort Moultrie to mark the 249th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Sullivan's Island on Carolina Day, June 28, 2025.

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.