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Five Songs That Were Almost the National Anthem


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Two hundred and two years ago, in September of 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The song quickly gained popularity as an expression of patriotism and American values. In 1931, over a hundred years after it was written, Pres. Hoover and Congress made it the official national anthem.



But this decision was not inevitable. Many songs have served as unofficial anthems throughout America’s history, and Congress might have selected any one of them instead. Here are five songs that were almost the national anthem.Scissors-32x32.png



http://townhall.com/tipsheet/catherinedunn/2016/09/16/five-songs-that-were-almost-the-national-anthem-n2218303


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