The date is a Tuesday, Septemand your country, the United States of America, is engaged in a conflict with Great Britain that will become known as the War of 1812. You are a 34 year old American lawyer living and working in the Georgetown section of Washington, DC. To accompany the singing of STAR SPANGLED BANNER Ukulele Chords Assembled by Emily Gleichenhaus I also researched a number of versions and assembled a set of chords to accompany myself with ukulele when I sing it. I’ve written a short “Imagine This” essay to accompany the song. My goal is to help children understand the words, what they mean, and to help each of the kids decide for themselves how the National Anthem fits with their understanding of the country and as of themselves as citizens. I’ve decided to do my part in helping children know why and how this song came to be written. I suspect that many folks don’t know the story behind it, why or how it came to be written, maybe not even the words, or what the words mean. And it is thoughtful, asking questions and leaving each of us with the responsibility to answer those questions for ourselves. Our National Anthem is wonderful story song about an actual historical event. THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, AN ILLUSTRATED SONG
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