National Anthem of the United States
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It features Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the imprisoned men singing "The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States.
From Reuters
The president's helicopter Marine One touched down and he received a royal salute from the Welsh Guards assembled in the castle's courtyard and the national anthem of the United States was played.
From BBC
In 1931, Congress passed a bill to make “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States.
From Los Angeles Times
I mean, she is literally representing the United States of America in the Olympics and then gets upset that the flag of the United States is unfurled and the national anthem of the United States is played after she places in her event at the Olympic trials.
From Washington Times
On March 3, 1931, “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the national anthem of the United States as President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution.
From Washington Times
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