1. What is the national anthem of the United States?
ANSWER: The Star Spangled Banner.
2. Who wrote the lyrics to the American National Anthem?
ANSWER: Francis Scott Key.
3. When was The Star Spangled Banner adopted?
ANSWER: It was adopted in 1916 by an executive order and in 1931 by a congressional resolution.
4. What does the word "banner" mean?
ANSWER: It means flag.
5. What does the word "spangled" mean?
ANSWER: It means twinkling.