Monday, July 7, 2008

Why Do We Sing the National Anthem at Games?

If you're still high on the annual patriot explosion that is Independence Day weekend, you might find this article on mental_floss interesting. The author discusses the origins and first performances of "The Star Spangled Banner." It's good to understand our longest-standing traditions, I think.



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