There is only one anthem similar to the US anthem - the Mexican Anthem.

[rupol2000]

These anthems are militant and romantic, they are dedicated to freedom from European occupiers.

The Marseillaise is a bit similar, but it also comes from the American Revolution.

European anthems come from slavery and servility, they are opposite in mood

 

[mudwhistle]

These anthems are militant and romantic, they are dedicated to freedom from European occupiers.

The Marseillaise is a bit similar, but it also comes from the American Revolution.

European anthems come from slavery and servility, they are opposite in mood

Wow....cool story.

 

[Moonglow]

More ignominious bs.

 

[WinterBorn]

They copied the US.

 

[hjmick]

These anthems are militant and romantic, they are dedicated to freedom from European occupiers.

The Marseillaise is a bit similar, but it also comes from the American Revolution.

European anthems come from slavery and servility, they are opposite in mood

The Star Spangled Banner is set to the tune of an 18th century British drinking song, you ignorant fool.




The National Anthem was originally written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key after he witnessed the 25 hour bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British. But he set the lyrics to the melody of a popular tune at the time: "Anacreon in Heaven", also known as the Anacreontic Song. When it was published, the public soon began singing the song, first known as "The Defence of Ft. McHenry." In the 19th century, it was one of America's most beloved patriotic songs. But it didn't become the National Anthem until 1931.

Why is the national anthem so hard to sing?

Our National Anthem. It's a song that, in this writer's opinion, says much of what you need to know about the United States of America. It perfectly captures a precarious moment in our history. When it was written, the young United States was once again at war with Britain: the War of 1812—also...

americanhistory.si.edu

 

[Moonglow]

The US national anthem was ripped off the British.

 

[rupol2000]

The Star Spangled Banner is set to the tune of an 18th century British drinking song, you ignorant fool.

Where did you read this lie? Did the lying feds come up with this?

They sing about bleeding British slaves who found their grave in the USA.

 

[WinterBorn]

Where did you read this lie? Did the lying feds come up with this?

They sing about bleeding British slaves who found their grave in the USA.

The facts are out there if you only have eyes to see.

The tune for the US National anthem is from an old british drinking song.

 

[rupol2000]

No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the Star-Spangled Banner, in triumph doth wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.