Question

When was the Star Spangled Banner officially made the national anthem?

Answer 1

The United States Congress declared it the National Anthem by Congressional Decree on March 03, 1931 and put into law by President Herbert Hoover.

Explanation:

The Star Spangled Banner was composed by Francis Scott Key while witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Scott was in awe of how the American Flag still flew despite more that an attack of more than 1800 bombs.

The US Navy adopted the song for official use in 1889 and then by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. The United States Congress declared it the National Anthem by Congressional Decree on March 03, 1931 and put into law by President Herbert Hoover.