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National Anthem

On August 12, 2022 By Lisa Lyon

NATIONAL ANTHEM “THE STAR -SPANGLED BANNER Composer: Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet from Frederick, Maryland, who is best known for writing the lyrics for the American national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Key observed the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 during the War of 1812. Etiquette: As citizens, our US Federal Statute (36 U.S. Code § 301 – National Anthem) says we should face the flag (or face toward the music if there is no flag) and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. Military and veterans (whether covered or uncovered, indoors or out) use the hand salute. Lyrics: The Star-Spangled Banner O say, can you see By the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hail’d At the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars Through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watch’d Were [...]

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