29K views · 599 reactions | #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 | Facebook

1.5K views · 41 reactions | We’re spotlighting the Arboretum’s amazing youth volunteers during National Volunteer Week! More than 100 local middle and high school students cared for trees and plants, and helped connect children to nature in summer 2021. Hear what some of them had to say about their experiences in the Arboretum’s Youth Volunteer Program. | The Morton Arboretum | Facebook

The second bald eagle egg at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC has hatched! | CBS Colorado