Recently, the “Star Spangled Banner,” our National Anthem, has been a touchstone for Civil Rights issues and national controversy.Its words were born out of a national crisis, written by a man who was himself no stranger to controversy — the song’s melody originated with a British men’s club celebrating wine and sex.
This lecture, led by Eric Mease, explores the origin of the song, the author, a few of the controversies, and the times during which our anthem was conceived.
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31806 Lakeview Dr, Selbyville, DE, United States
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