A historical perspective on the Star Spangled Banner . . .
"As the
controversy over athletes boycotting the National Anthem continues, I would
like to share some historical perspective.
'The
Star-Spangled Banner' became part of our sports traditions for a good reason:
It brought people together in times of grave national turmoil. For this reason
alone, it is a tradition worth respecting.
According to
MLB.com, 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was first performed at a baseball game on
May 15, 1862. Given baseball’s lengthy history in America, this is likely the
first time it was played at a major U.S. sporting event."
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