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Anthem Clash Over Lyrics and Origins Across History
The Star Spangled Banner faces critique as a potentially drinking song with bass baritone George London arguing its suitability. Historians note Anacreontic origins, Irish links, and that the tune predates its 1814 composition with 1931 official designation. rivals include America My Country Tis of Thee written in 1831 by Rev. Charles Francis Smith.
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Genieren Ington
Bom Sarbentes
George London
London
Kennnedy Center For the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C
Charles Mathias
Maryland
Sta
Enrico Caruso
National Geographic Soci
Francis Scott Kay
Heaven
Crown & Anchor
Strand
Anacreon
John Stafford Smith
United States
America
Country
Charles Francis Smith