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Some Americans call for replacement of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ with new national anthem

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Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 05:01 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 25, 2020 / 02:59 PM EDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.UNITED STATES (WJW) — Some Americans are calling for a new amid the nationwide trend of removing monuments, statues and other symbols that have ties to slavery.Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” on September 14, 1814 when he saw the US flag flying over the fort at dawn’s early light,This poem later served as the lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which became the official national anthem of the US in 1931.However, citizens are now asking for a new national anthem because of Key’s ties to slavery.The Smithsonian reports that Key was a slave owner and defended slave owners’ rights to own human property.A was recently created to change the national anthem to “America the Beautiful.”The petition alleges that not only did Key own slaves, but also that the song itself “contains racism, elitism and even sexism embedded in its third and fourth stanzas.”Petition creators also argue the song is focused on victory and military strength and does not exemplify the American values of brotherhood, national unity and patriotism. They also cite references of inequality among men and women.Those encouraging the change also argue that “America the Beautiful” is not only timeless but also “expresses and celebrates the highest of all ideals – i.e. brotherhood within our borders, deference to our natural resources. and indirectly alludes to the safeguarding and conservation of our air, water, and land. And in its later stanzas it also clarifies just laws, heroism and patriotism.”Several twitter users have responded to the petition, some in opposition, others suggesting other patriotic songs that they believe could make for a good anthem.The petition was created just days after protesters in San Francisco toppled a statue of Key during demonstrations against racial injustice.The statue was one of three that were overturned in Golden Gate Park on Monday, The others included a statue of Junípero Serra, an 18th-century missionary who was declared a saint in the Catholic Church and former President&nbsp;Ulysses S. Grant. Grant led his Union army to victory against during the Civil War.Protesters have torn down several statues of Confederates and other historical figures located across the country in response to the death of who died on Memorial Day in Minneapolis police custody.has in response to the protesters’ actions. &nbsp;“We are looking at long-term jail sentences for these vandals and these hoodlums and these anarchists and agitators,” Trump said.The President also argued that “we should learn from the history,” stating, “if you don’t understand your history, you will go back to it again.”The petition also comes after the Policy 604-1, which required players to stand during the national anthem.The policy was put in place after Megan Rapinoe kneeled&nbsp;in solidarity with&nbsp;the , who was protesting police brutality, and the systematic oppression of Black people and people of color in America.US soccer officials say “it has become clear that this policy&nbsp;was wrong&nbsp;and&nbsp;detracted from the important message of Black Lives Matter.”Suggest a Correction✕× Close Ad

Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 05:01 PM EDTUpdated: Jun 25, 2020 / 02:59 PM EDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.UNITED STATES (WJW) — Some Americans are calling for a new amid the nationwide trend of removing monuments, statues and other symbols that have ties to slavery.Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” on September 14, 1814 when he saw the US flag flying over the fort at dawn’s early light,This poem later served as the lyrics for “The Star-Spangled...

Some Americans call for replacement of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ with new national anthem

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