The story behind the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
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The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
It has been 90 years to the day since "The Star-Spangled Banner" became our National Anthem.
A little-known official translation of the U.S. national anthem to be sung in Spanish is now part of the Smithsonian Institution's collection.
The National Park Service is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with a new online game.
