Respect for their nation should be instilled in youngsters from a young age. In particular, they need to be taught to value the sacrifice made by those who fought for the freedom we have today.
Standing during the playing of the National Anthem is one way to honor the brave men and women as well as our nation. Regretfully, not many young people nowadays do it.
Before 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was the national anthem of the United States. For those of you who are unfamiliar with its history,
The words are taken from Francis Scott Key’s September 1814 poem, “Defence of Fort M’Henry.” The song’s words, which every patriotic American knows by heart,
Were inspired by Key’s observations of the British Royal Navy ships pounding Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore, as well as the stunning American flag.
