USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

HISTORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When would you not hear the Star Spangled Banner playing?
A
Before a football game
B
Before a baseball game
C
at a concert
D
during a test
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The code states that persons present are expected to stand and face the flag, if there is one. Civilians should stand to attention with right hand over heart, while military personnel in uniform and veterans should salute throughout.

Detailed explanation-2: -The song is difficult, even for the most trained singer, he said, because it calls for an enormous vocal range, including the ability to sing a vowel on the highest note of the piece–on “free”–which physically strains the throat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ironically, the melody of “The Star-Spangled Banner” is English-not American. The tune comes from the old drinking song, “To Anacreon in Heav’n, ” the official ditty of an 18th century London men’s social club called the Anacreontic Society. 2. And before it became our anthem, it was an American drinking tune, too.

Detailed explanation-4: -When the National Anthem is announced, there are several things to keep in mind: stand, remove your cap, face the flag, place your right hand over your heart, and sing along if appropriate. Don’t talk, eat, or distract from the performance of the National Anthem.

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