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"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M'Henry", [2] a poem written by American lawyer Francis Scott Key on September 14, 1814, after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.
During 2016, several professional athletes protested police brutality during the United States (U.S.) national anthem. The protests began in the National Football League (NFL) after San Francisco 49ers quarterback (QB) Colin Kaepernick sat during the anthem, as opposed to the tradition of standing, before his team's third preseason game of 2016.
Star-Spangled Banner (flag) The Star-Spangled Banner, or the Great Garrison Flag, was the garrison flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the naval portion of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. It is on exhibit at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Sara Kauss/FilmMagic Ingrid Andress sang the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby — and it was a performance that few will forget. Monday, July 15, brought out all of Major League ...
In a captivating performance in the City of Love, R&B singer H.E.R. from Vallejo sang the “Star Spangled Banner” during the Olympics' closing ceremony.
As the national anthem of the United States, and even before its official adoption as the anthem, the "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been performed by a variety of people using different arrangements, a range of instruments, and in many different styles. Specific renditions of "The Star-Spangled Banner" are notable for reasons such as unique ...
Reba McEntire pulled off a stunning rendition of the national anthem on Sunday during Super Bowl LVIII, marking a full-circle moment for the singer.Taking to the field wearing a custom Ralph ...
v. t. e. " Lift Every Voice and Sing " is a hymn with lyrics by James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and set to music by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954). Written from the context of African Americans in the late 19th century, the hymn is a prayer of thanksgiving to God as well as a prayer for faithfulness and freedom, with imagery ...