The Star-Spangled Banner

America, The land of the free and the home of the brave, is one of the stanza's of the "Star Spangled Banner". A song that helped to draw people, from distant lands who were looking forward to enjoying this vast new land called, America. Yes people of all races and nations look towards this country for freedom and plenty. Plenty of opportunities in education, wealth, land , name it this is the place to make your dreams come true. Every moving to a place has to expect changes, some cultural

picture only shows one side of the story and damage the reputation of Native Americans in the United States even more. After serving his time in jail, Victor's father gets out just in time to hitchhike to WoodStock to watch Jimi Hendrix play “The Star-Spangled Banner.” After all the pain and suffering his father endures in jail he somehow found happiness in a small moment, but a big moment in his life.

American society has kept white rich men in the nation superior, while keeping Black people and other minorities such as women in the lower realms of the society. When the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and The Star Spangled Banner were written they were not meant to include black people (African descendants). At that time black people were considered to be a percent of a person, actually chattel, property to white slave owners. In addition, women were not considered

As a lawyer, Key took great care crafting his word choice for the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner. There is an inherent difficulty and artistry in composing lyrics to a predetermined tune. Specific to this case, a historical account of events had to be set to the sophisticated meter of “The Anacreontic Song.” Close examination of Key’s original manuscript [available at the Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore, MD] reveals areas in which Key painstakingly reworked his lyrics to fit the meter

Alexys Meier Mrs. Gile Comp I 10 November 2016 The Song of Our Country Francis Scott Key wrote the National Anthem 202 years ago and it is still honored and respected by many Americans today. The Star Spangled Banner is a symbol of why our country is where we are, it symbolizes freedom, love, honor, bravery. It is amazing that one song can represent so many things and still have as much meaning today as it did 202 years ago. Politics and people’s views and opinions vary in so many different ways

Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer that had boarded the British ship of their fleet to persuade the British to release one of his friends’ who had been recently been arrested. Even though he got what he had hoped for, the British refused to let them go. This is due to them already having knowledge of the the attack that was about to occur. Therefore, under the British’s watch, the British allowed them to return to their ship. Under the watch of the British, Key witnessed the bombardment on

battle song, so when teams go against each other they have to try their hardest to defeat their opponents just like in war. The National Anthem symbolizes our country and its victories. The Star Spangled Banner represents our flag as well. Our flag is a big part of our nation's symbolism. It represents the fifty stars for the states and thirteen stripes for the thirteen original colonies. Lyrics state how the flag flies over in war and represents their victory. The lyrics also talk about religion, like

Emily Petrochuk Professor Psenicka English 102 31 October 2016 Protests to the National Anthem of the United States A famous sports figure in history once said, “I cannot stand and sing the anthem. I cannot salute the flag. I know that I am a black man in a white world” (McKirdy). At first glance, this quote seems to be something that would have been said by the San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, in light of his recent protests, as well as other sports players who decided to follow

And I plan on telling you how, I also plan on telling you how they are alike. United States The star spangled banner was originally written as a poem by Francis Scott Key, on September 13th, 1814. He wrote the poem after he witnessed the attack at fort McHenry by the British ships. Francis was inspired by the American flag, and how it flew over the place after their victory. When the star spangled banner was written it was set to tune to the British song which was written by John Stafford Smith called

no. We do not have such a rule. Absolutely.” AVI This is said by Dr. Seymour while he is speaking to Jennifer Stewart. He is saying that there is no rule against singing the star spangled banner. On Page 111 the conversation states “Ms. Stewart: …. You suspended a student, Philip Malloy, for singing “The Star Spangled Banner”? Dr. Palleni: I did no such thing!” AVI In this quote, Dr. Joseph Palleni is defending himself after he is accused of suspending Philip for signing the national anthem. This