National Museum of American History Prince's Yellow Cloud Electric Guitar ...

The Foucault pendulum which was displayed for many years in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History was removed in late 1998 to make room for the Star-Spangled Banner Preservation ...

From the “Star Spangled Banner” to the ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”, Andrea Lowther said the museum has something for everyone to enjoy. “We’re really hoping that people can ...

Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

As such, it is appropriate to consider what the transition means for Black America, and how its musicians have interpreted the “Star Spangled Banner” during times of stress in our racial politics.