#OnThisDay in 1931, "The Star Spangled Banner" became the official national anthem of the United States. 42 years prior, in 1889, the U.S. Navy had begun recognizing it as our national anthem for ceremonial purposes. Today, we continue to honor our nation with the words of Francis Scott Key set to the John Stafford Smith tune, "To Anacreon in Heaven." #NavyMusic #NationalAnthemDay | United States Navy Band