On March 3, 1931, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution (46 Stat. 1508) making the song the official national anthem of the United States, which President Herbert Hoover signed into …

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.

Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

The Star-Spangled Banner is the 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 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 …

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. …

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 …

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?

Here, you’ll find the complete text of the U.S. national anthem, including all four verses, along with historical annotations, multilingual translations, and free downloadable resources.

Feb 14, 2025 · The national anthem of the United States is called The Star-Spangled Banner, and it has been in its current form since 1931. The lyrics were written in 1814 by American poet …