Happily this question will remain of minor importance. “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the anthem. And it is a good one. Washington, D.C. — Two sopranos helped “The Star-Spangled Banner” over the ...
On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. The anthem’s lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key, ...
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on March 3, 2025. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a ...