Myths Surrounding the Star-Spangled Banner

Panelists talked about several myths surrounding the “Star-Spangled Banner” and what led to the rise of the national anthem as a part of everyday… read more

Panelists talked about several myths surrounding the “Star-Spangled Banner” and what led to the rise of the national anthem as a part of everyday society. They also spoke about events leading to the law, signed by President Herbert Hoover in 1931, that made the “Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem. The Library of Congress hosted this event. close

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  • Mark Clague Associate Professor University of Michigan->School of Music
  • Susan Key Executive Director Star Spangled Music Foundation
  • James Wintle Reference Specialist Library of Congress->Music Division
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Myths Surrounding the Star-Spangled Banner

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Program ID:
320280-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 17, 2014 | 9:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 18, 2014 | 1:05am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Aug 17, 2014 | 9:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 18, 2014 | 1:05am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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