The American national anthem, very difficult to sing, historically is music from an old English tavern and the words pertain to the 1812 War with England. Great Britain won that war since the English Royal Navy was stronger than the American Navy.
Besides, one of the verses decries U.S. slavery of American Indians and American Africans, truth fully told.
Perhaps WW II when the U.S, and allies won at Iwa Jima would be a better example for Americans to honor, with our flag still standing by the help of our brave troops–"at the end of the day," a tired cliche.
Incidentally this worn-out saying that's redundant doesn't even need to be said, if only to save time on TV by news commentators.
Helene, World Enlightened News WEN
author of Songbird Angels For World Peace
