subject: Reasons Why The Star Spangled Banner Was Created [print this page] The Star Spangled Banner is one of the significant symbols for America. It has lyrics with deep meaning and good melody. It gives inspiration to its citizens, so they would be reminded to constantly give honor to their country. Before the Star Spangled Banner became the official national hymn of America, there were other songs that were considered nationalistic as well. Some of them are "My Country" and "Hail, Columbia". Some people wonder the answer to the question, why the national hymn written and we can only answer this by reviewing the background of America's history
1. The first answer to the question is because of the need to honor the country by showing patriotism. Singing the national hymn properly is one of the best ways to show patriotism. One of the main goals fulfilled by having a national hymn is evoking in a person a sense of pride for the rich history of the country. It is usually played during holidays, festivals and before the start of sport events like baseball and basketball games. During Olympics, the first place winner's national hymn gets played during the ceremony for the awards.
2. The second answer to the question is because of the need to pay the ultimate respect to the rich history of the United States. When the flag is raised, all the citizens looking at it should observe proper decorum. They should stand straight and give the proper attention. You should even salute, remove your cap or hat and put the right hand on your chest.
3. The third answer to the question is because it was signed as a resolution by President Herbert Hoover. This formal adaptation happened in 1931.
4. The fourth answer to the question is because it became popular in 1916 when the president of the United States began using it. John Stafford Smith created the melody in the eighteenth century. Francis Scott Key was the one who thought of the lyrics.
The national hymn has inspired other artists to create other songs like Janet Jackson who created a song entitled "Rhythm Nation 1814". Other filmmakers also added this song to their movies like "So Proudly We Hail", which was made in the nineties. Other movies which added the national hymn were "Naked Gun" and "The Sum of all Fears".
