May 1 Arts and Culture A Sportingly Brief History of “The Star Spangled Banner” The Early and Not-So-Early Years Birth of a Song: In 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote new lyrics for a popular song. World War I: Patriotic ceremonies were common at baseball games. Official, Take 1: In 1916, Woodrow Wilson decreed a presidential order that made the song the official anthem of the United States. The First: […] By Elizabeth Kramer May 1 Arts and Culture A Sportingly Brief History of “The Star Spangled Banner” Elizabeth Kramer
May 1 Arts and Culture Churchill Downs: Taking a Gamble on a Song Listen NowThe Kentucky Derby has invited LeAnn Rimes to sing the national anthem, marking the first time it’s had a national recording artist sing the song at the event. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports on why the Derby had begun what it is calling “a new tradition” and what it means. Singing “The Star Spangled Banner” […] By Elizabeth Kramer May 1 Arts and Culture Churchill Downs: Taking a Gamble on a Song Elizabeth Kramer