The Star Spangled Banner was the official national anthem of the United States of America. The selection of the song was not without controversy, some of which continues to this day. Objections to it ...

Rather than address claims against the song, it would be my pleasure to look at what makes our national anthem so great.

Tensions between the United States and Canada ... followed suit the next day, but the controversy reached another level at the hockey tournament when the booing drew national attention.

This day is meant to salute the United States adopting Francis Scott Key's "Star-Spangled Banner" as its National Anthem back in 1931. It's been intertwined with our national patriotism and sense ...

So, ahead of the highly-anticipated United States versus Canada matchup in the 4 Nations Face-Off, American fans booed the Canadian national anthem, seemingly in retaliation for Canadian fans ...