![]() But Spain’s anthem, “La Marcha Real” is one of four national anthems without lyrics. National anthem lyrics generally promote bravery, allegiance, glory, history. That performance remains one of the most cherished moments in the beloved singer’s short life and career. At just 27 years old, Houston’s voice resonated with emotional depth, bringing tears to Americans in the stadium stands for the game, as well as to those standing at attention at home. ![]() ![]() When Whitney Houston sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV in 1991, the song carried forward our nation’s sense of determination as we entered the first Gulf War. They’re intended as a show of unity and they do the job well. Whether we stand at attention to sing before a sporting event, or sing together at any AFE performance throughout the year, we remain free to belt it out from the heart, free to let the experience put our sense of national pride on full display.Īnthems are written in the style of marches or hymns, musical varieties that stir emotion. When we stand and sing our anthem together, we reaffirm our love of country as individuals and as a collective.Īs Americans, we’re fortunate to have opportunities to sing our anthem as a group. The writing of the United States National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is mired in a mixture of truth and fiction.īut one thing is undeniably true: Like the anthems of other nations, ours is an outward symbol of our country, a call to patriotism, constructed on our shared values, and a tradition that represents our loyalty to our flag and nation.
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