Educators Seek Revival of the National Anthem
From Times Wire Reports
“The Star-Spangled Banner” rang from the Capitol lawn, kicking off a campaign to reacquaint generations of Americans with the elusive lyrics of their national anthem.
Fearing “our country is losing its voice” because of years of budget cuts in schools, educators launched the National Anthem Project, aiming to restore the importance of Francis Scott Key’s patriotic words and support school music education.
Schools across the country will be taking part in the project.
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