America's National Anthem - "The Star-Spangled Banner" in U.S. History, Culture, and Law (Hardcover)

This A-Z encyclopedia is a one-stop resource for understanding the history and evolution of the national anthem in American politics, culture, and mythology, as well as controversies surrounding its emergence as a lightning rod for political protests and statements. This reference work serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding all aspects of the national anthem and its significance in U.S. history and American life and culture. It covers the origins of the song and its selection as the nation's official anthem and acknowledges other musical compositions proposed as national anthems. It discusses famous performances of the anthem and details laws and court decisions related to its performance, and it also explains notable phrases in its lyrics, describes the meaning of the national anthem to different demographic groups, and surveys presentations and celebrations of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in popular culture. Moreover, it summarizes famous political protests undertaken during renditions of the national anthem, from the Black Power salutes by U.S. athletes during the 1968 Olympics to the kneeling protests undertaken by Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players to bring attention to racial inequality in America. Hundreds of illuminating and authoritative entries on various facets of the history and cultural importance of the "Star-Spangled Banner" Extensive timeline of important events in the history and evolution of America's national anthem Detailed bibliography of resources for further learning about the national anthem Guest foreword by musicology scholar Joseph Morgan on musical elements of the national anthem song

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2021
Authors:	John R. Vile
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	350
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-7318-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Nationalism Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-7318-6
Barcode:	9781440873188

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