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.
Star-Spangled Banner
Gwen Berry responds to backlash after she turns away from U.S. flag during anthem
Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw said Berry should be removed from the team bound for the Tokyo Olympics.
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Turkish officials say the terrorist attack at the airport in Istanbul looks like the work of ISIS; it was supposed to be just a stop on a family vacation, but Star Swain's visit to the Lincoln Memorial stirred her patriotism and she burst into song
Lincoln Memorial National Anthem
It was supposed to be just a stop on a family vacation, but Star Swain's visit to the Lincoln Memorial stirred her patriotism and she burst into song. Now she's a viral sensation. Omar Villafranca has more.
Olympic officials to allow raised fists and kneeling during anthem
The USOPC also outlined its guidance against hate and discriminatory speech by athletes.
In Canada, the mic died during the singing of the American national anthem before Tuesday night's game
In Canada, the mic died during the singing of the American national anthem before Tuesday night's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators. Without missing a beat, Toronto fans stepped in and finished the Star Spangled Banner. Gayle King reports.
A free nine-day festival in Baltimore, Maryland celebrates the bicentennial of the U.S. National Anthem
A free nine-day festival in Baltimore, Maryland celebrates the bicentennial of the U.S. National Anthem. About 7,000 children wearing a red, white or blue recreated a giant living American flag. WJZ's Linh Bui reports.
USWNT players stand for national anthem ahead of win over Brazil
"We are now, I think, ready to move past the protesting phase and actually move into putting all of the talk into actual work," USWNT defender Crystal Dunn said.
NBA says all teams will play national anthem
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hoped people who are passionate about the anthem being played will be "just as passionate in listening to those who do not feel it represents them."
Remembering Whitney Houston's national anthem
Watch For A Limited Time Only: "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason looks back at Whitney Houston's now-famous rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XXV, how the performance came together and why the NFL tried to make last-minute changes. Available online only through February 5, 2021.
WWII vet plays anthem on harmonica
96-year-old Pete DuPre takes his trusty harmonica everywhere – and he just played it at West Point. The WWII veteran was invited to play the "Star Spangled Banner" before the Army-Navy basketball game, something he was honored to do.
Demi Lovato sings national anthem at Super Bowl
Ten years ago, she tweeted that one day she would sing the national anthem at a Super Bowl. The pop powerhouse made her dream a reality Sunday night.
Bettors debate length of Gladys Knight's national anthem
Debate around length of Gladys Knight's rendition of national anthem dominated sports-betting sites after big game
Gladys Knight to sing anthem at Super Bowl
"I am proud to use my voice to unite and represent our country in my hometown of Atlanta," Knight said
3-year-old leads national anthem at baseball game
A 3-year-old named Drake was asked to sing the national anthem at the Auburn Doubledays game in Auburn, New York, and he hit it out of the park
Crowd sings national anthem after announcer says it wouldn't be played
An event organizer called it a "learning experience" and going forward, the anthem will be played at every game
Jets acting owner: I will pay fine for players who won't stand for national anthem
The NFL approved a mandate that requires players to stand if they're on the field or stay in the locker room during the anthem
Fergie apologizes for rendition of national anthem
She said that she tried her best and wanted to "try something special"
"This song is wrong": NAACP chapter calls for replacing anthem
California chapter of NAACP pushing to get rid of national anthem, calling it racist, anti-black
NFL commissioner says players should stand for anthem
"We believe everyone should stand for the national anthem. That's an important part of our policy," Roger Goodell said
National anthem long a focus of protest and patriotism
Song has been a fixture at American sporting events for generations, and so have protests
Trump: Fire NFL players who kneel during anthem
"That's a total disrespect of our heritage. That's a total disrespect of everything that we stand for," he said
Aretha Franklin's extra-long National Anthem
Aretha Franklin’s lengthy version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Thursday became a popular topic at Thanksgiving dinner
Athletes protesting racial injustice
Athletes join San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest
Several NFL players, teams make gestures during national anthem
And at least one owner backs his players' moves as controversy continues over athletes' role in promoting conversation about societal issues
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth: Generals who "clung to the woke department ... no longer work here"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal
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Stats don't support Flock's claim of solving 1 million crimes
Election denier Kurt Olsen steps down from "grand conspiracy" case
Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight
Senate Democrats block data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
