The song (like the flag) is still there
July 2, 2014
American History, American Studies, Baltimore, Holidays, Popular Culture, Uncategorized
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Guest post by Marc Ferris The story of how The Star-Spangled Banner became America's national anthem and what took Congress so long to designate it as such is a fascinating tale that reflects the give and take between the rulers and their subjects over national symbols, the symbiotic relationship between patriotism and religion, and the song’s…