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THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER The Star-Spangled Banner became the national anthem of the United States of America in 1931 When it was written 117 years before it was simply a poem about a special flag That special flag was a symbol of freedom It represented the bravery and patriotism of the citizens of the United States of America This is what the flag looked like in 1814 when the song was written 4
Freedom Fact When The Star-Spangled Banner is played people place their right hand over their heart to show respect 5
