OAN Staff&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oann.com/tag/alicia-summers"></a><a href="https://www.oann.com/tag/ali-strauss/">Ali Strauss</a> 10:24 AM – Tuesday, March 4, 2025 The Star Spangled Banner is a staple at sporting events and all things patriotic, but our national anthem didn’t become official until this week in 1931. Here’s more on the background of the song. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video autoplay="" controls="" loop="" poster="https://www.oann.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/vid-poster-image.jpg" src="https://d1cc0p6j4uj4n9.cloudfront.net/0b432d8c-814d-4b4f-96e8-0d975803875c/mp4/7d0b2ac6-38b6-467f-be46-dfc32db43fb6_Mp4_Avc_Aac_16x9_1280x720p_30Hz_3.5Mbps_qvbr.mp4" width="100%" height="auto"></video></figure>

The Star Spangled Banner is a staple at sporting events and all things patriotic, but our national anthem didn’t become official until this week in 1931.{ai:summary}On March 3, 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" was officially designated as the national anthem of the United States. This iconic song is now commonly performed at sporting events and during patriotic ceremonies.The anthem's history reflects its significance in American culture and identity. #history

March 3, 1931: The Star-Spangled Banner Named National Anthem Of The U.S.

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