Historic events make way for art that last centuries.
flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak, as reflected in the now-famous words of the Star-Spangled. Though popular among the American people, “The Star-Spangled Banner” wasn’t adopted as the official anthem of the United States until Congress and President Herbert Hoover signed it into law in 1931.ĭespite what exactly makes an anthem, one thing is for certain. Ma- intro: While its the song that is recited before major political and sporting events, 'The Star Spangled Banner' didnt officially become the countrys national anthem until 1931. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. It would take quite a few years for the song to build its legacy, however. Star Spangled Banner Composed by Francis Scott Key, 'In Defense of Fort McHenry' in September 1814. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave He wrote it after the War of 1812 had ended and based it on a poem called The Defence of Fort McHenry. The song’s name came about due to a brave music printer who took the liberty of changing the title to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The rest, of course, is history. For some background, The Star-Spangled Banner was written by a man named Francis Scott Key after he saw an American flag at the Battle of Fort McHenry. included the heroic verses in their copies. That is how it became known today as 'the Star-Spangled Banner.' Which is the second verse of the Star Spangled Banner Based on its use before sporting events, an old joke goes that the second stanza of the 'Star Spangled Banner' is the chief umpire's call: 'Play Ball' The real flag in the poem has survived, and it is rather huge even now. Key eventually changed the name to better represent the flag and the United States.
It was printed under the title of “Defence of Fort McHenry,” and newspapers all over the U.S. Before it was named The Star-Spangled Banner, it was called The Defense of Fort McHenry. Despite the strange nature of the accompanying music, the song quickly became a hit.
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