It opened in January 1964. Smithsonian Institution Archives The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the lyrics to our national anthem, is on display in its own protective chamber.

Which helps explain why the flag on permanent exhibit at ... to her grave. Smithsonian curators have collected some of the many snippets taken from the Star-Spangled Banner, even secretly buying ...

The president’s executive order pushing the museum to start honoring American history again is a welcome step.

That rather lovely line about the “true North” comes from Canada’s national anthem, “O Canada”, an uplifting, unifying song which exhorts Canadians to exhibit “true ... caps and join in “The ...

But perhaps no amount of charm or discretion can help him avoid the fight he now faces over the direction of the Smithsonian Institution, the cultural behemoth he stewards. In an executive order ...

There are plenty of things to do) and places to visit in DC—from award-winning restaurants to nationally acclaimed theater.

When you enter the National Museum of American History you can stand before the 200-year-old, 30-by-34 foot star spangled banner that inspired our national anthem. A few floors above is an exhibit on ...

30-by-34 foot star spangled banner that inspired our national anthem. A few floors above is an exhibit on the American Presidency and our nation’s first ladies that features presidential ...

It’s part of a rising national identity. Canadians don’t intend to become the 51st state of America. And, with boos at Rogers Centre as “The Star-Spangled Banner” played, that opinion was on full ...

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?