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

Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected now shines in the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner, O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of...

United States of America National Anthem: Star Spangled Banner Listen to the National Anthem Oh, say can you see, By the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed At the twilight's last gleaming, …

President Herbert Hoover signed the bill on March 4, 1931, officially adopting "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the national anthem of the United States of America. [1]

20 hours ago · Read about the rich history, powerful lyrics, and significance of the national anthem of the United States of America, 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' Learn about its origins, the story behind the …

Mar 2, 2026 · Discover the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner, and how it became America's national anthem. Listen to the music and read the lyrics.

Feb 9, 2026 · 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 …