The poem was later put to the tune of (John Stafford Smiths song) The Anacreontic Song. If you have any requests, please leave one in the comments below. National Anthem Day falls on March 3 annually commemorating the signing of the law. In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, Defense of Fort McHenry. I did this lyric video because someone requested it. The Bureau hired five musicians, including John Philip Sousa, to standardize the song which was first performed on December 5, 1917.įinally, on March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional order into law making “The Star-Spangled Banner” America’s national anthem. The National has partnered with PLUS1 so that 1 from each ticket will benefit Hudson Valley Climate Action Network, supporting equitable, local solutions to the climate crisis by working with grassroots and nonprofit organizers, educators, policymakers and businesses. The events of the evening ending in the triumphant flying of the American flag inspired Key to write a poem that ultimately became “The Star-Spangled Banner”, our national anthem.īy the early 1900s, there were several different versions of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” so President Woodrow Wilson asked the Bureau of Education to standardize it making one official version. Although Wilhelmus was not recognized as the official national anthem until 1932, it has always been popular with parts of the Dutch population and resurfaced. Expecting American troops to have lost the battle, Key was astounded to see the American flag flying over Fort McHenry the next morning. So, Key and Beans remained on the ship through the night witnessing the intense attack on Fort McHenry. While Key’s negotiation was successful, the British troops would not allow him to disembark the ship out of fear he may disclose the Brit’s battle plans to American forces. William Beans, a prisoner of war accused of misleading the British troops. A number of songs were used as de facto US anthems, including 'My Country 'tis of Thee' - a song to the tune of God Save the Queen - and 'Hail Columbia'. It has since been considered controversial by some. Maryland attorney Francis Scott Key found himself aboard a British sea vessel negotiating the release of Dr. However, it did not become the national anthem until 1931, nor did the US have any national anthem before that time. Show forth the good that is ever in thee.Let’s take a step back in time to the evening of September 13, 1812. Between their loved home and the wars desolation Blest with victory and peace, may the heavn-rescued land. Oh, thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand.
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Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave. Knowledge and truth our forefathers spread, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave. Oh, say, can you see, by the dawns early light, What so proudly. That blessing and peace may descend on us all We pray that no harm on thy children may fall, The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States.
The hills and the valleys re-echo our cry We raise up our hearts and our voices on high, The same program used to produce the sheet music generated the MP3 music file that will give an idea of how it should sound.
Here is the score for piano and voice of the Sierra Leone National Anthem, for the first time available online.
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