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The '''national anthem''' of the [[United States]] is the ''Star-Spangled Banner'', and it is played and sung at the beginning of ceremonial events, conventions, sporting events, veterans events and other formal occasions.  It became the '''National Anthem''' in 1931.
 
The '''national anthem''' of the [[United States]] is the ''Star-Spangled Banner'', and it is played and sung at the beginning of ceremonial events, conventions, sporting events, veterans events and other formal occasions.  It became the '''National Anthem''' in 1931.
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In general, a national anthem is the tune most often accompanied by patriotic lyrics that is declared to be the song representative of a particular country.
    
== History ==
 
== History ==
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