American Anthem

from Throughline

by NPR

Published: Thu Jul 04 2019

Show Notes

The Star-Spangled Banner is the official anthem for the United States, but there are plenty of songs that have become informal American anthems for millions of people. This week, we share three stories from NPR Music's American Anthem series that highlight the origins of songs that have become ingrained in American culture.

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