The Star-Spangled Banner

The author uses the rhetorical strategy of juxtaposition to help illustrate that soldiers died for Americans to have the right to sit or stand during the National Anthem. The author places two binary opposites; Americans who believe in patriotism and Colin Kaepernick sitting, to help draw attention to their differences. In the political cartoon, the author

Many people hail “The Star Spangled Banner” as the greatest piece of American music. The audiences of America’s national anthem seem, instinctively, eager to express their respect by embracing the notion to remove their hats and stand up. However, not many people ponder over the question of what “The Star Spangled Banner” truly means. What does it mean? Why does it deserve so much reverence and honor? What exceptional difference allows it to prevail over the masterpieces of prominent composers like Mozart and Beethoven? The answer is fairly simple. “The Star Spangled Banner” symbolizes America’s perseverance, its set of moral laws and ethics, and its history that constitutes what America truly means.

One of the things that stand out in in Anthem is the little amount of freedoms they have. The society has been completely turned on its head every little thing they do in life is dictated and controlled down to who they can like. They aren't even allowed to be taller or different looking from their brothers. One of the freedoms missing that stands out to me is the freedom of speech. For people here in America, the freedom of speech is something we all take for granted and don't think about all that often. We know it's one of our rights and we know that some other countries don’t have it, but we don't tend to stop and think about what it would be like if we had that taken away. That is something that everyone needs to think about from time to time.

Rory Turner is Formerly Program Director for Folk and Traditional Arts and Program Initiative Specialist at the Maryland States Arts Concil. In Turner’s review “Bloodless Battles,” he iniciates the research with an ending of the American Civil War; “The American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865. Over 600,000 died in this multilevel conflict between the Northern states (the Union) and the southern states (the Confederacy)”. As the author explain much else in the United States, after a period of time when the war was over; each year there are many events all over the country, in memorial of The American Civil War and in continues to this day. Civil War reenactments are not just symbolic text that express culture meanings to analytically

Answer: I think the authors point of view is one sided a little because he thinks everyone thinks their life out completely and has common sense. A lot of these crimes could have been prevented but you also have to take into account that persons circumstances. The crimes discussed in this chapter showcases that it can be a good explanation and not every murderer is a

The Star - Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key as he watched his fellow Americans stand strong in their darkest hour. For over twenty four hours Fort McHenry was bombarded by British Navy, but the American troops fought, and so did their families. The Americans rallied around the singular flag that stood high in the fort, and a flag that was a target for the British armada. They planned to destroy the flag to disrupt moral, but the Americans refused to let it fall. They used that singular flag as motivation, and motivation that eventually won them the battle. The flag still holds the same purpose today. To remember those who have fought, or are currently fighting in our armies. It also serves as a source of pride, motivation, and patriotism towards our country. Knowing what our flag means to our history and our country, we can’t possibly keep letting our countries source of pride be disrespected by those attempting to promote their own cause. Are nations athletes that choose to display their displeasure with our nation’s current state, and disrespect what our flag means for our country.

Football season: everyone loves it, right? The food, the game, drinks that I’m too young to legally drink. My dad taught me that when you walk in the bar, you walk in to watch the game and drink some beers, essentially leaving your political views outside of the establishment. Which, is smart because having serious disagreements like that can lead to people getting upset and overreacting immensely due to their intoxication. But what if the politics are in the game? Players all over the US have picked up on a very controversial issue. The National Anthem. To be specific, kneeling during The National Anthem. These players are protesting. They are exercising the right America holds highest. Freedom of speech. Are they really getting their message

Meaning in music is derived from parenthetical analysis of several technical aspects including lyrics, form, historical context, emotional content, and personal connection. A hermeneutical approach to the Star-Spangled Banner can yield only interpretational results. Therefore, we must examine the more concrete details of the work, and how the music relates to the meaning of the protests as stated by Colin Kaepernick in August of 2016.

Francis Scott Key watched as the British attacked Fort McHenry with an endless array of explosions. However, in the morning, Key writes about the brilliance of the survival of the American Flag upon Fort McHenry. Francis Scott Key composed, “Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight… were so gallantly streaming” (“The Star-Spangled Banner”). This symbolism of the strength of the American Flag, reflected upon in Keys’ lyrics, became the National Anthem a century later (Klein); and is still respectively sung today. The American National Anthem provokes images of glory, pride, family, and the American Dream in the minds of those who take part in singing. Athletic events are associated with the pride of the national anthem. Fans sing to pay respect and honor American soldiers: without soldiers fighting citizens would not have the freedom to enjoy sporting events. Recently, as America has experienced increased and ongoing discrimination from the police, many groups have started to protest, such as Black Lives Matter. An example of such protests can be seen through the recent actions of Colin Kaepernick. During televised NFL games, the San Francisco 49er’s player Colin Kaepernick protests the National Anthem by sitting on the bench and dropping to one knee during the anthem. Kaepernick’s idea of the protest was inappropriately executed and disrespectful.

Not only our national anthem the star-spangled Banner was the flag that flew during the war of 1812 during the Battle of Baltimore at fort McHenry inspiring Francis Scott key to write words that would become the famous song. Around the country there will be celebrations to mark this historic event Baltimore will be pulling out all the stops and is hosting the star spangled spectacular includes historic tall ships Blue Angle Flyovers the states’ largest ever fireworks show and a concert featuring acts such as Smokey Robinson Kenny Rogers and Melissa Etheridge. Washington D.C will hold several events including a sing along of the anthem on one of the lawns adjacent to U.S. capitol building and a cocktail Event Friday evening at the Smithsonian’s

Close to 70,000 roaring pigskin fans erupted in unison as red, white, and blue fireworks exploded overhead at Levi’s Stadium. As Beyonce finished her beautiful rendition of ‘The Star Spangled Banner’, there was a single man not on his feet. Although he was a professional athlete, he remained kneeling on the turf like a wounded soldier. His head was buried in his NFL Salute to Service edition jersey. The camouflage that bordered his number seven and the San Francisco 49ers logo served as a symbol to show the NFL’s support to the world’s greatest military of the world’s greatest country. Although Colin Kaepernick repped this jersey with pride, he continued to refuse to stand throughout any of the national anthem, fireworks, or the United States

The national anthem has a long history behind it. This anthem began life as a poem, written by lawyer and poet Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812. During this time Key was sent to Britain to release a soilder, causeing a stirring among british soilders taking him captive. As Key waited to be realesed he wrote a Poem as we know it today, as the National Anthem. Little did Key know that this song would become Americas naional symbol when congress voted in March 3, 1931, for this to become its National Anthem. In the next centuries to come this song would be played at Military events, even sporting events. Now Knowing the acual history behind this song really changes mind if it s time to change our nations historial song. I mean think

Close to 70,000 roaring pigskin fans erupted in unison as red, white, and blue fireworks exploded overhead at Levi’s Stadium. As Beyonce finished her beautiful rendition of ‘The Star Spangled Banner’, there was a single man not on his feet. Although he was a professional athlete, he remained kneeling on the turf like a wounded soldier. His head was hung low; his face was buried in his military edition jersey. While the rest of Levi’s Stadium was looking up at the Air Force flyover in hope, Kaepernick was looking towards the ground in despair.

​Seven years after the proclamation of the state of Greater Lebanon during the French Mandate, on July 12th 1927, the Lebanese National Anthem was created. This French mandate helped Lebanon by acting as a support, until the country could govern on its own. It was written by Rashid Nakhle and composed by Wadih Sabra. This anthem does not have a specific name; the people usually call it “النشيد الوطني اللبناني”, which simply means “Lebanese National Anthem” in Arabic. This research paper will create a timeline of the history of Lebanon (Western Asia) and explain how the national anthem is linked to the history of the country. This national anthem is a way for people to identify to their country and to show that they are proud of it.

America is a nation of symbolism and power. When the great country of America is brought to mind, many things are thought of, including the flag and our national anthem. For decades the national anthem of America has been the Star Spangled Banner, but now the concern of changing it has come up. The second choice is America, the Beautiful which for many think is a better representation. The Star Spangled Banner is the best song to represent America and our common values of today . The Star Spangled Banner is a religion neutral song, shows off the pride that Americans have for America, and provides the respect given to the Armed Forces of the past and present.