Star-Spangled Banner: The Unlikely Story of America's National Anthem
Nearly every American knows "The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States of America. Yet many people dislike the song, contend that it glorifies militarism, and question its suitability as the musical embodiment of nationhood. Even professional vocalists have trouble...
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Nearly every American knows "The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States of America. Yet many people dislike the song, contend that it glorifies militarism, and question its suitability as the musical embodiment of nationhood. Even professional vocalists have trouble singing the multi-octave melody and remembering the words. So why in 1931 did Congr
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781421415185 (1421415186)
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages no: 302
Edition language: English
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