national anthem a national anthem is patriotic music that speaks about history, traditions and...
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National Anthem
• A national anthem is patriotic music that speaks about history, traditions and struggles of the people
• To become a national anthem the song must be recognized by the nation's government
• National Anthems are performed on ceremonial occasions and at some types of theatrical or sporting events
• Some National Anthems have no lyrics
Patriotism• Defined as love of one's country• It is loyalty that all citizens show to their
country or nation• Red, White and Blue are our nation’s
colors• People can show their patriotism to
their country by singing songs, wearing certain clothes, and waving flags
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
• Francis Scott Key wrote the words to THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
• He wrote them on an English ship • Francis was trying to convince the
British to release his friend.• While on the ship, he watched the battle
of Fort McHenry. • When the battle was over, the American
flag was still flying
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
• Francis wrote a poem called The Defense of Fort McHenry based on what he saw
• In June, 1889, Francis Scott Key’s poem was set to a popular British song .
• In March 1913, “The Star Spangled Banner became the National Anthem of the United States.
Oh Say! Can you see,
By the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed
At the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched
Were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof the the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh Say! Does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?