The United States’ national anthem turns 200 years old on September 20, 2014. You sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before every sporting event, but did you know that the song refers to one specific flag in one specific battle?

And did you know that the original Star-Spangled Banner is quite different from the Old Glory we sing to today? And do you know why?

Let’s take a spin through the story of the Star-Spangled Banner: the poem and the flag. Just enter your email address to get your free ebook!