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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, 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.
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."<ref>Cummings, William Hayman (1902). ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=6J0yAQAAMAAJ God Save the King: The Origin, and History of the Music and Words of the National Anthem]''. GoogleBooks archive.</ref> 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.
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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[[Category:Patriotic Songs]]
[[Category:Patriotic Songs]]
[[Category:National Anthem]]
[[Category:National Anthem]]