USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

HISTORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is illegal to play or sing another song before the start of any professional sporting event in the United States with the exception of O Canada?
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They’ve since won a seventh in 2020. Even though the Raptors aren’t playing in the game, O Canada is still sung at the NBA All-Star game as a mark of respect to the Ontario-based team.

Detailed explanation-2: -Once victory was evident during World War I for the U.S. and its allies, patriotism soared. Sporting events became the perfect place for the song to reach audiences and promote U.S. allegiance and loyalty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Canadians generally know the American national anthem. They know its name. They know the tune.

Detailed explanation-4: -Do other countries play their national anthem before all their sporting events like we do in the United States? In England, the national anthem is usually only played before domestic events at a final of that sport. For international sport, anthems of both nations will be played.

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