http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/anthem/ en-us Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:30:26 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2330509/posts If Patriotic "on hold" music on the Capital switchboard was enough to irritate Mrs. Pelosi, this song just might make her melt! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2330509/posts#comment Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:30:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2327373/posts Mikhalkov, Author of Soviet and Russian Anthem, Dead at 96 28 August 2009 By Nabi Abdullaev / The Moscow Times Sergei Mikhalkov, author of the lyrics of the Soviet and Russian national anthems and a Rolls-Royce of Soviet poetry for more than four decades, died Thursday in a Moscow hospital. He was 96. "He died of old age. He simply fell asleep," said his grandson, film producer Yegor Konchalovsky, RIA-Novosti reported. President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin offered condolences to his family, including his two sons, prominent film directors Oscar-winning Nikita Mikhalkov and Andrei Konchalovsky. Both of his... The Moscow Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2327373/posts#comment Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:15:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2288235/posts I could use some help solving this mystery. This has not been confirmed, the The American Thinker speculates: An anti-Obama website, The Obama File, posts a photograph purporting to show President Obama putting his hand over his heart during the playing of the Russian national anthem, during his visit to Moscow. How can it possibly be a genuine photograph, when we know that the President didn't put his hand over his heart during the playing of the American national anthem, as demonstrated in this now-infamous photograph taken during the campaign? UPDATE: The above photo of Obama holding his hand over... The Big Feed http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2288235/posts#comment Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:00:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284346/posts Reminder: download "The Tea Party Anthem" to play at your 4th of July Tea Party. http://bit.ly/zMYfG Hear "The American TEa Party Anthem" here: http://bit.ly/6mfvC LloydMarcus.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284346/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:52:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2284228/posts Although I have lived in the Washington, D.C., area since 1984, I am an orthodox Baltimorean by birth, nurture, education, baseball loyalties, and a settled disdain for offering tartar sauce with crab cakes. So I should be the last person to think the unthinkable about my native city’s principal contribution to American public culture (after, of course, the Colts’ sudden-death victory over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL championship game). Nonetheless, I shall risk the charges of heresy and treason by proposing the following thought experiment: as America celebrates Independence Day, let’s ponder a switch in national anthems,... Inside Catholic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2284228/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:21:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2238117/posts As in the Civil War, the Obama administration is straining relationships. Here is my letter to Al (not his real name) a fellow black, long time friend and mentor. Dear Al, I didn't pick up when you called because I don't know how you will re-act to what is going on in my life. I've become famous for my “American Tea Party Anthem” which opposes the policies of Obama. I know you're a HUGE Obama fan and believe ALL who oppose him are evil. So, you can understand how I find myself in an awkward position. I'm totally accepting of... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2238117/posts#comment Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:19:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2234684/posts BROSSARD, Quebec -- Montreal coach Bob Gainey appealed to Canadiens fans to stop booing the U.S. national anthem. Gainey, also the team's general manager, said fans who booed during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Game 3 of their playoff series with the Boston Bruins should find other ways to voice support for their team. "I feel like there's a confusion there with our fans," Gainey said Tuesday. "They feel like booing the anthem is supporting our team, in that the anthem represents the Boston team. "And I think if they could separate those two things, then we could respect the anthem... espn http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2234684/posts#comment Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:30:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233342/posts Now here is something you definitely don't see at left-wing protests: http://www.vimeo.com/4204301 (captured at the Raleigh, NC Tea Party tax protest on the Capitol Grounds) Vimeo Video Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233342/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:15:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233136/posts Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin on Sunday chose the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, home to the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel, as his first location for a formal visit following his induction. Less than a month after fights broke out when rightists undertook the controversial 'flag march' through the city, Rivlin went so far as to say he would not ask residents to sing the national anthem during his visit. "I can't require non-Jews to sing 'as long as in all hearts there beats a Jewish spirit'," he said. However, "it is important not to incite against... YNet http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2233136/posts#comment Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:47:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2216430/posts give these little girls a listen...they can sing! http://www.freerepublic.com/perl/post_article http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2216430/posts#comment Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:18:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2166958/posts FUNNY, `CAUSE IT`S TRUE: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=l46t_nrySg4 . . . http://ca.youtube.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2166958/posts#comment Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:07:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2141581/posts U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Sing the National Anthem in a Movie Theater-Truth! For those who are unaware, at a military theater, the National Anthem is played before every movie. From a Chaplain in Iraq: I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3,' here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way through The... Truth or Fiction.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2141581/posts#comment Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:34:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2121224/posts We have Councils of Vocations, Councils of Eugenics, every possible kind of Council, including a World Council-and if these do not as yet hold total power over us, is it from lack of intention? "Social gains," "social aims," "social objectives" have become the daily bromides of our language. The necessity of social justification for all activities and all existence is now taken for granted. There is no proposal outrageous enough but what its author can get a respectful hearing and approbation if he claims that in some undefined way it is for "the common good." Some might think - though... Ayn Rand: "Anthem"/Ronald Reagan: "The Great Communicator" http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2121224/posts#comment Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:03:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2121281/posts 10/31/2008 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Veterans and servicemembers not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Dr. James B. Peake, secretary of Veterans Affairs. "This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation's flag." The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render... Air Force Link http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2121281/posts#comment Fri, 31 Oct 2008 23:59:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2109574/posts A "Semi-News" satire published Oct 27, 2007 has circled the globe an uncounted number of times since, undergoing mutation in the process. The bits focused on Obama's stance regarding the American flag: Obama Explains National Anthem Stance Hot on the heels of his explanation for why he no longer wears a flag pin, presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama was forced to explain why he doesn’t follow protocol when the National Anthem is played. According to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171, During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those... Arizona Republic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2109574/posts#comment Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:35:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2108638/posts Obama's disdain for the National Anthem is nothing new. So perhaps it won't bother you that he canceled the anthem at his political rally in order to free up more time for yet another worshipful speaker to sing his praises. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2108638/posts#comment Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:22:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2053297/posts Opening ceremony at the Columbus Air Show. A high flying flag, indeed. You Tube Video http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2053297/posts#comment Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:58:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039579/posts As Denver dignitaries gathered today for Mayor John Hickenlooper's State of the City address, City Council President Michael Hancock introduced singer Rene Marie to perform the national anthem. But that's not what she did. Instead, Marie performed the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," which also is known as the "black national anthem." When she finished, the proceedings moved forward, and the "Star-Spangled Banner" was never performed. The Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039579/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:07:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039433/posts As Denver dignitaries gathered today for Mayor John Hickenlooper's State of the City address, City Council President Michael Hancock introduced singer Rene Marie to perform the national anthem. But that's not what she did. Instead, Marie performed the song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," which is also known as the "Black National Anthem." When she finished, the proceedings moved forward, and few seemed to notice that the Star Spangled Banner was never performed. One who did notice was Councilman Charlie Brown, and he took to local talk radio Tuesday afternoon to blast the lack of the nation's anthem at the... The Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039433/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:13:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1970097/posts Dreamers are silly little characters are they not? They always show up at the wrong time. Too late. They always wake up several hours after when they are most needed… The Duncan Hunter Grass Revolt http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1970097/posts#comment Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:51:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1931352/posts Click here to go to the video on YouTube. YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1931352/posts#comment Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:38:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1930066/posts 7 year old Anthony Gargiula sings National Anthem at a Siena College Basketball game in Albany New York http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR2rvxSUr7w And yes, he does have a website: http://www.singeranthonyg.com/http://www.singeranthonyg.com/singeranthonygargiula/2007/01/anthony_sings_n.html youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1930066/posts#comment Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:19:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926793/posts <p>Barack Obama complained on Wednesday about an Internet photo that claims the Democratic presidential candidate didn't hold his hand over his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance.</p> <p>"This is so irritating," Obama said when asked about the photo in Muscatine, Iowa.</p> Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926793/posts#comment Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:10:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1851061/posts WASHINGTON, June 15, 2007 – In the shadow of the Washington Monument, with its 50 American flags snapping in the breeze, the “President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band helped kick off the grand finale of the National Anthem Project here yesterday. The “President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band plays patriotic songs during the National Association for Music Education’s National Anthem Project’s grand finale at the Washington Monument on Flag Day, June 14, 2007. The project is a multiyear effort to re-teach Americans “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Molly A. Burgess, USN  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1851061/posts#comment Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:39:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1848263/posts I came across this little girl's video on You Tube. Her name is Jaycie - that's all I know about her, other than the fact that she brought tears to my eyes while I watched her sing the national anthem. It was taped in December of 2006, at a minor league hockey game, according to the source. This is my first vanity, although I signed up at FR in 2003. July 4th is coming up. I wanted to share this with all of you, because it thrills the heart that Jaycie represents countless American little ones who are being brought... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1848263/posts#comment Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:11:05 GMT