How important was “The Star-Spangled Banner” when it became the National Anthem in 1931 Dilemma X Today, it might seem shocking what was not the major news story on March 4, 1931 or on March 5, 1931 and that was “The Star Spangled Banner”. Many American newspapers published articles announcing that the country now had an official National Anthem. But, these articles … Continue reading How important was “The Star-Spangled Banner” when it became the National Anthem in 1931