Star Swain, a 34-year-old assistant principal from Tallahassee, visited the memorial recently with friends and relatives who started goading her to sing the national anthem. Tourists chatted and walked around the memorial as Swain started to sing. Five myths about ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’Francis Scott Key’s national anthem used a recycled melody that was already a pop hit Star Genleah Swain stunned the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial June 16 with her performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Thank you,’ ” Swain told the Tallahassee Democrat.

Source: Washington Post June 28, 2016 14:44 UTC