Americans- we should changed our name from the name bearing wretched Dago's name. I propose that we should call our nation, from now on, the Great and Ever-Victorious Union of the States of Isabella, in honour of Queen Elizabeth I, under whose reign saw the beginning of what was to be the greatest nation on earth.
The tune of the Star Spangled Banner — "To Anacreon in Heaven" — was the anthem of an 18th-century gentlemen's club and was composed by and for its members.
The 24th Michigan Infantry, a part of the famous Iron Brigade in the Army of the Potomac, suffered the most casualties of any Union Army regiment in the Battle of Gettysburg. Eleven (11) flag bearers died in that regiment carrying that Star Spangled Banner. Soldiers wear it on their uniforms and helmets. We stand for that flag; salute it!The poem/tune may be difficult to sing, but i's words are so powerful, and it is perhaps the most recognized National Anthem in the world. God Bless America.
This was used as the anthem, occasionally alongside songs like the Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee or even Yankee Doodle, right up until the First World War, when the use of the Star Spangled Banner at Baseball Games caused Hail Columbia to decline in popularity, the SSB became the official anthem in 1931 only because My Country Tis of Thee is to the same tune as God Save the Queen. Really there is no reason to keep the SSB as the anthem, it time to restore Hail Columbia.
@Telpy - actually, not exactly. Columbia is the armed aspect of Liberty. Liberty is never armed; she is the symbol of America at peace. When the nation goes to war, our symbol is then Columbia. But perhaps I'm just being pedantic :-)
Chorus Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our liberty, As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Sound, sound the trump of fame, Let Washington's great fame Ring through the world with loud applause, Ring through the world with loud applause, Let ev'ry clime to freedom dear, Listen with a joyful ear, With equal skill, with God-like pow'r He governs in the fearful hour Of horrid war, or guides with ease The happier time of honest peace.
Chorus Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our liberty, As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Behold the chief who now commands, Once more to serve his country stands. The rock on which the storm will break, The rock on which the storm will break, But armed in virtue, firm, and true, His hopes are fixed on Heav'n and you. When hope was sinking in dismay, When glooms obscured Columbia's day, His steady mind, from changes free, Resolved on death or liberty.
Chorus Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our liberty, As a band of brothers joined, Peace and safety we shall find. Immortal patriots, rise once more, Defend your rights, defend your shore! Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Let no rude foe, with impious hand, Invade the shrine where sacred lies Of toil and blood, the well-earned prize, While off'ring peace, sincere and just, In Heaven's we place a manly trust, That truth and justice will prevail, And every scheme of bondage fail.
The lyrics: Hail, Columbia Hail Columbia, happy land! Hail, ye heroes, heav'n-born band, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, And when the storm of war was gone Enjoy'd the peace your valor won. Let independence be our boast, Ever mindful what it cost; Ever grateful for the prize, Let its altar reach the skies.
Great piece that I feel should have been our anthem.Because we had sung it for the 147 years before we made our national anthem the star spangled banner.
This song is too light and frivilous to be taken seriously as a national anthem, I like it even less than I do the Star Spangled banner.
This song is good for revolutionary war documentaries, but that's about it.
Sargareth 8 months ago
Are there words to this song?
buyfarmfresheggs 11 months ago
1:34 umm....that's quite the hand job there.....
pieguyfry22 1 year ago 12
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No kidding. That's the original emblem of the Journal of the Proceedings of Congress (1774). It's 12 arms "supporting" the "Liberty Pole."
cggdh 1 year ago
@pieguyfry22
@pieguyfry22
No kidding. That's the original emblem of the Journal of the Proceedings of Congress (1774). It's 12 arms "supporting" the "Liberty Pole."
cggdh 1 year ago
BIOSHOCK INFINITE
glitchbreaker 1 year ago
1:34 PENIS!
Miklu93 1 year ago
Americans- we should changed our name from the name bearing wretched Dago's name. I propose that we should call our nation, from now on, the Great and Ever-Victorious Union of the States of Isabella, in honour of Queen Elizabeth I, under whose reign saw the beginning of what was to be the greatest nation on earth.
jiahua448 1 year ago
"Star Spangled Banner" is basically a song of war meant to be sung by a woman.
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" is strictly a song of war.
"Yankee Doodle" is a fun, lighthearted song--but no anthem, by any means.
"Hail Columbia" is an song of praise to our leaders and our troops.
RushLimborg 1 year ago
@RushLimborg
"meant to be sung by a woman"
The tune of the Star Spangled Banner — "To Anacreon in Heaven" — was the anthem of an 18th-century gentlemen's club and was composed by and for its members.
cggdh 1 year ago
@RushLimborg Yankee Doodle was actually a song created by British Soldiers during the American Reveloultion to poke fun at the rebels.
Scarfy397 1 year ago
Too bad I've already used up all of my 'Favorites' space :-(.
MiracleMile90 1 year ago
The 24th Michigan Infantry, a part of the famous Iron Brigade in the Army of the Potomac, suffered the most casualties of any Union Army regiment in the Battle of Gettysburg. Eleven (11) flag bearers died in that regiment carrying that Star Spangled Banner. Soldiers wear it on their uniforms and helmets. We stand for that flag; salute it!The poem/tune may be difficult to sing, but i's words are so powerful, and it is perhaps the most recognized National Anthem in the world. God Bless America.
MikeBobSkip 2 years ago
@MikeBobSkip
I don't understand why people write the number in words, and then with symbols, like you put "Eleven (11)".
siberianhuskies1994 1 year ago
They do that all the time in laws and regulations to avoid confusing similar numbers.
uktvfan01 1 year ago
@uktvfan01 You'd think they would just use the number symbols, then.
siberianhuskies1994 1 year ago
@siberianhuskies1994
I think it establishes that "eleven" is exactly the same as "11" if it is used in that document, so no confusion can arise.
Mirkwoodelves 1 year ago
Vice-President Biden song
stage51manager 2 years ago 2
This was used as the anthem, occasionally alongside songs like the Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee or even Yankee Doodle, right up until the First World War, when the use of the Star Spangled Banner at Baseball Games caused Hail Columbia to decline in popularity, the SSB became the official anthem in 1931 only because My Country Tis of Thee is to the same tune as God Save the Queen. Really there is no reason to keep the SSB as the anthem, it time to restore Hail Columbia.
UShistoryX2 2 years ago
Columbia, patron goddess of America...aka: Lady Liberty. Another name for America itself.
Telpy 2 years ago 4
@Telpy - actually, not exactly. Columbia is the armed aspect of Liberty. Liberty is never armed; she is the symbol of America at peace. When the nation goes to war, our symbol is then Columbia. But perhaps I'm just being pedantic :-)
FlaviaR 1 year ago
Is'nt the Vice Presidents song now.
hmontes89 3 years ago 2
Yeah
irviding 3 years ago 2
i was just gonna ask that! lol
Lexilex2 3 years ago
How I wold like to hear this sung.
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tkandell 3 years ago
I wish the anthem was the battle hymn of the republic, but it's too late to decide.
ARTONY92 3 years ago
It's not as popular as you may think down South. lol
CountArtha 3 years ago
RE: "It's not as popular as you may think down South."
LOL I can't begin to imagine why.
tlh215 3 years ago
Great piece that I feel should have been our anthem.Because we had sung it for the 147 years before we made our national anthem the star spangled banner.
smoky90210 3 years ago 4
Maybe it's time for a new anthem...LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE BY POPULAR VOTE I SAY
biancademonet 3 years ago
We have so many song to choose that show the beauty of our nation,either than war.
smoky90210 3 years ago
How about "America the Beautiful?"
tlh215 3 years ago