USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On September 14, 1814, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812. The sight of those “broad stripes and bright stars” inspired Francis Scott Key to write a song that eventually became the United States national anthem.

Detailed explanation-2: -With a range of 19 semitones, it is known for being very difficult to sing. Although the poem has four stanzas, only the first is commonly sung today. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was first recognized for official use by the U.S. Navy in 1889.

Detailed explanation-3: -Composed by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the anthem highlights India’s national heritage and demonstrates patriotism and loyalty to one’s country. ‘Jana Gana Mana’ reflects the history, traditions and composite culture of India. It has been serving as an expression of national identity since its adoption.

Detailed explanation-4: -The song Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bangla by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on January 24, 1950.