March 3 is National Anthem Day, a day to remember the song that unites every American together through all trials and triumphs.
"And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there."
Whether at a stadium packed with thousands of Americans or at a small community event, the national anthem delivers a sense of unity, gratitude, and chills when sung together.
Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics in 1814 as the British attacked Fort McHenry, Maryland during the War of 1812. With bombs bursting in the air as the war carried on, Key looked up and saw the American flag waving in the dawn's early light.
Over a century later in 1929, Representative John Linthicum of Maryland introduced a bill that would make the famous Star-Spangled Banner song the national anthem of the United States.
Two years later on March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the bill into law, and it has been sung proudly by patriotic Americans ever since.
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While the media tells us Americans aren't proud of their country and don't like their flag, COSA polling indicates the exact opposite. A surprising 81.7% of Americans express "pride" or "patriotism" when considering the American flag.
Let us not forget the brave souls in history who fought through perilous fights to make – and keep – America the land of the free. Take a moment to sing the national anthem today as an expression of patriotism.
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