Results: The Star-Spangled Banner
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What facts are you familiar with about the Star-Spangled Banner?
It is the national anthem of the United States of America.
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1030 votes
The lyrics come from "Defence of Fort M'Henry", a poem written on September 13, 1814 by the 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key.
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484 votes
The poem was set to the tune of a popular British song written by John Stafford Smith for the Anacreontic Society.
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260 votes
With a range of one octave and one fifth (a semitone more than an octave and a half), it is known for being difficult to sing.
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Although the poem has four stanzas, only the first is commonly sung today.
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378 votes
"The Star-Spangled Banner" was recognized for official use by the United States Navy in 1889.
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242 votes
The song gained popularity throughout the 19th century and bands played it during public events, such as July 4th celebrations.
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286 votes
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered that "The Star-Spangled Banner" be played at military and other appropriate occasions.
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208 votes
Other (please specify)
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12 votes
Not Applicable
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483 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.18% | 6 | |
| all | 0.06% | 2 |
| The melody comes from a drinking song. | 0.03% | 1 |
| Your surveys are too long and complicated. | 0.03% | 1 |
| Became the official national anthem in 1931 by congress and signed by President Hoover | 0.03% | 1 |
| Composer Igor Stravinsky got in trouble when he conducted his own version w/the Boston Symphony Orchestra https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2016/06/30/stravinsky/rfnaZtqjCQXZAobdv7kVkI/story.html | 0.03% | 1 |
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In indignation over the start of the American Civil War, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. added a fifth stanza to the song in 1861 which appeared in songbooks of the era. "When our land is illumined with Liberty's smile, If a foe from within strike a blow at her glory, Down, down with the traitor that dares to defile The flag of her stars and the page of her story! By the millions unchained who our birthright have gained, We will keep her bright blazon forever unstained! And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave While the land of the free is the home of the brave." Are you familiar with the fifth stanza to the song?
Yes
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211 votes
No
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Undecided
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130 votes
Not Applicable
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Celebs Sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner': The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Which ones do you agree with?
The Worst - Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) took the field before the AFC Championship in New England in 2012 and screeched his way through the national anthem.
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215 votes
The Worst - Christina Aguilera flubbing the lyrics before Super Bowl XLV in 2011.
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295 votes
The Worst - R. Kelly also raised eyebrows with his soulful rendition of the patriotic song at the Bernard Hopkins vs. Jermaine Taylor rematch in 2005.
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131 votes
The Worst - Roseanne Barr, who absolutely demolished the national anthem at a 1990 San Diego Padres game.
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684 votes
The Good - Kelly Clarkson did America proud during her 2006 NFL Thanksgiving Day performance, belting it out like a pro and hitting all the high notes.
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321 votes
The Good - The Dixie Chicks slayed at Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 with their version of
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180 votes
The Good - Whitney Houston, who set the gold standard for performing the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV in 1991.
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634 votes
Other (please specify)
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18 votes
Not Applicable
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618 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.16% | 4 | |
| steven tyler was the best | 0.04% | 1 |
| Jose Feliciano! | 0.04% | 1 |
| didn't someone have a "wardrobe malfunction"? | 0.04% | 1 |
| Don't really know | 0.04% | 1 |
| jimi hendrix - good | 0.04% | 1 |
| Jennifer Hudson and Lady Gaga | 0.04% | 1 |
| Cher actually did a fantastic job | 0.04% | 1 |
| lady gaga killed it! | 0.04% | 1 |
| do not have your "version"" sing as written | 0.04% | 1 |
| Lady Gaga | 0.04% | 1 |
| KISS playing Star Spangled Banner on Alive 3 | 0.04% | 1 |
| Sandi Patti sings it very well too and Cher did a great rendtion of it too. An oldies radio station plays it at noon and we were shocked how good it was. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Katy Perry | 0.04% | 1 |
| Jimmi Hendricks, Woodstock 1969 | 0.04% | 1 |
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