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The National Anthem Day in America is celebrated throughout the country by all of the citizens, showing their pride in the country and in being a citizen of the land of the free and home of the brave. It is also observed to celebrate the adoption of the Star-Spangled Banner as the Official National Anthem of the United States.
The National Anthem Day is celebrated by all American Citizens, Officeholders, as well as civilians, even those who have recently immigrated and those who may be away from their motherland.
On March 3, 1931, American President Herbert Hoover declared The Star-Spangled Banner as the National Anthem, and National Anthem Day has been celebrated ever since.
The day has been observed since 1931 when President Herbert Hoover officially made the Star-Spangled Banner the national anthem of America.
The History and Timeline of the National Anthem Day is quite the long one. While it was officially incorporated in the Congress in 1931, it was recognized for official use much earlier.
sicians, including John Philip Souza.
There are not many traditions and customs related to National Anthem Day. However, coming together in patriotism is the basic essence of National Anthem Day. National Anthem Day is important to remember the sacrifices of those that came before us and to honor their sacrifices.
The National Anthem Day can be observed in various ways; the main idea is to remember what the day represents and find ways to show patriotism. Some of the most commonly used methods of celebration include:
Visiting the historic trail of the star-spangled banner: This trail is a 560 mi (896 km) stretch connecting various historical landmarks in Maryland, the District of Columbia as well as Virginia. By taking this trail, you will learn about key events that built up to the battle of Baltimore, which was the inspiration behind Keys creating the national anthem.
Wave the flag: display the American stars and stripes if you do not already do that. For families and homes with young children, this is a great opportunity to teach your kids about the flag, what it represents, its history, and much more.
Enjoy a slice of cake or pie: Take this day as an opportunity to spend time with your family and children, bake a cake or pie and decorate it in the form of stars and stripes; not only will this be a great activity and bonding time, but can also be used to educate your family about the day.
Learn and teach the song: learn the words and verses if you don't already know them, or teach them to your young kids in observance of this day.
It is National Anthem Day today because today, in 1931, the National Anthem was officially adopted.
Yes, National Anthem Day in America is celebrated annually on March 3.
The National Anthem was accepted on March 3.
We sing the national anthem to show respect to the nation and show loyalty to the nation as well as to our fellow countrymen.
Francis Scott Keys wrote the Star Spangled Banner to convey the message of bravery and that of a never-giving-up spirit, fighting against all odds and standing your ground. His inspiration was the Battle of Baltimore, towards the end of which he saw the Garrison Flag.
National Anthem Day is important because it celebrates the adoption of the American National Anthem. March 3 was the day when the anthem was officially adopted by Congress. However, it was recognized as the official anthem much before by the Navy in the 1800s and by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916.
The history and origins of National Anthem Day are quite long, beginning in 1814 and officially taking place in 1931.
People use the National Anthem Day to portray their patriotism as they do on other major occasions like the July 4 and celebrate it in all different and unique ways. Some suggestions include Learning the Lyrics, Displaying the flag, enjoying a Stars and Stripes Cake or Pie.
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Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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