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A '''national anthem''' is a patriotic [[song]] or [[hymn]] of a [[country]] that is played for special occasions. It is often performed at [[public]] events and assemblies to express national [[ideal]]s and to stimulate [[patriotism]] and [[loyalty]] to one's country. One of the first known national anthems was penned by [[Great Britain]], titled "[[God Save the King|God Save the King (or Queen)]]." The national anthem of the [[United States]] is [[The Star-Spangled Banner]].

A '''national anthem''' is a patriotic [[song]] or [[hymn]] of a [[country]] that is played for special occasions. It is often performed at [[public]] events and assemblies to express national [[ideal]]s and to stimulate [[patriotism]] and [[loyalty]] to one's country. One of the first known national anthems, titled "[[God Save the King|God Save the King (or Queen)]]" first appeared in a stage production in London in the mid-1740s." It is regarded as the national anthem of the [[United Kingdom]] and has been used as a national anthem in [[Scotland]] and other places, but not in [[England]] which has never had an official anthem.

 

The national anthem of the [[United States]] is (since 1931) [[The Star-Spangled Banner]]. "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as "America" and with the same tune as "God Save the King/Queen" was one of various contenders before "The Star-Spangled Banner" rose to the top.

 

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