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If the pledge is done and the Star Spangled Banner is not is it improper to sing the Black National Anthem as a hymn?

The National Anthem (The Star Spangled Banner) should follow the Pledge of Allegiance. If it does not, then no musical score/hymn should follow.


Should the word national anthem be capitalized?

No, because usually the song has it's own name which doesn't contain the words "national anthem". For example, 'The children sang the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", so beautifully at this wonderful international event.' However, '"National Anthem" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey for her second studio album, Born to Die (2012).' - from Wikipedia


Why do some people say that the Star-Spangled Banner should not be the American national anthem?

Mostly, they like "America, The Beautiful" or "God Bless America" better. The SSB is very difficult to sing, too. Some ultra-libs who believe the world would love us if we would play nicely think we shouldn't be singing about defending our country with real guns.


Which should be first in a ceremony the National Anthem or Pledge of Allegiance?

The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an oath of loyalty to the national flag and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892. "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. This song was written as a poem by 1814. It tooks some years to come for the music but it is older than the Pledge.


Why was the US national antham written?

It was written to celebrate the victory of US forces over the British- there were were two conflicts with Britain over who should govern the USA, the first between 1775 - 83 and the second between 1812 - 15. The anthem was written to commemorate the second, and final, victory. Britain continued to hold Governorship over a few States after Independence, including Virginia, but these were gradually ceded to the US by peaceful mutually agreed treaty throughout the rest of the 19th Century as US - British relationships stabilised and became more co-operative following the war.

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Should the star spangled banner be capitalized?

yes it should be it is our national anthem for America


If the pledge is done and the Star Spangled Banner is not is it improper to sing the Black National Anthem as a hymn?

The National Anthem (The Star Spangled Banner) should follow the Pledge of Allegiance. If it does not, then no musical score/hymn should follow.


How is the star spangled banner a source of national pride?

how should i no, 4 god sake


Is the Star Spangled Banner capitalized?

Yes, because it is a propernou n. It is the name of the natio nal a nthem of US.


How do you play the star spangled banner on a piano?

You get the music and if you can play a piano it should be easy, if not impossible


Why should you perserve the Star-spangled Banner?

So that it can remind us about the men and woman who gave up there lives for our freedom.


Is our nation's capitol capitalized?

No, national anthem should be lowercase. However, "The Star-Spangled Banner" is capitalized.


Should the word national anthem be capitalized?

No, because usually the song has it's own name which doesn't contain the words "national anthem". For example, 'The children sang the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", so beautifully at this wonderful international event.' However, '"National Anthem" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey for her second studio album, Born to Die (2012).' - from Wikipedia


During the War of 1812 the Star Spangled Banner was written What battle was it Why was it written Why should you as Americans care about this battle and war?

They should Care because it was a war and a lot of lives were lost.


Why do some people say that the Star-Spangled Banner should not be the American national anthem?

Mostly, they like "America, The Beautiful" or "God Bless America" better. The SSB is very difficult to sing, too. Some ultra-libs who believe the world would love us if we would play nicely think we shouldn't be singing about defending our country with real guns.


What are some epic poems that every American should know?

"""The Man in the Mirror"" is a wonderful poem that Winston Churchill wrote that every American should know. If song lyrics count as poems, then the Star-Spangled Banner should also definitely be known."


What is the Third verse of star spangled banner?

And where is that band who so vauntingly sworeThat the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,A home and a country should leave us no more!Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.No refuge could save the hireling and slaveFrom the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.