NATIONAL ANTHEM

What's the significance

• The national anthem was written to respect the country and to unite the nation with hope and common ideas.
• It was first written in defense of Fort Mc'Henry

HISTORY OF THE SONG

• The song was first a poem called "Defense of Fort Mc'Henry"
• The melody of the song comes from "Anacreon in Heaven"
• It was written during the War of 1812
• Francis Scott Key wrote it based upon seeing the American Flag
• It was first used as a popular political song called "Adams and Liberty" but then officially passed in 1932

MODERN DAY USE

• We now sing this song on national holidays, state occasions, and public events
• A law was passed by George W Bush stating that veterans must use military salute even if they aren't in uniform

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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• Goertzen, Valerie Woodring. "Star-Spangled Banner." World Book Student. World Book, 2013. Web. 23 Oct. 2013. .
• New Law Authorizes Veterans’ Salutes during National Anthem. Web. October 30, 2008. .
• "National Anthem." Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2013. Web. 23 Oct. 2013. .

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

• National Anthem. HORIZONTAL. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 25 Oct 2013. .
• The Birth Of The US National Anthem . Fine Art. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 3 Nov 2013. .
• "“The Star-Spangled Banner”." UXL Encyclopedia of U.S. History. Sonia Benson, Daniel E. Brannen, Jr., and Rebecca Valentine. Vol. 7. Detroit: UXL, 2009. 1476-1478. Student Resources In Context. Web. 23 Oct. 2013. .