Country Name the National Anthem Celebrations

The Star-Spangled Banner

In the United States the celebration
Author of the lyrics Francis Scott Key
of the independence Day often take
(1814)
Author of the Music John Stafford place outdoors. Similar to other
Smith summer-themed events usually people in
(1780) the United States like associated with
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's fireworks ﾧ , hosting or attending a
early light picnic or barbecue and take advantage of
What so proudly we hailed at the the day off and, in some years, long
twilight's last gleaming,
weekend to gather with relatives, watch
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
carnivals, fairs, and concerts, play
through the perilous fight,
baseball games ﾧ , attending,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so
listening or watching ceremony and
gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs patriotic speeches on the TV or Radio.
bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our
The Independence Day of United
flag was still there;
States, commonly known as the
O say does that star-spangled banner
Fourth of July, is a national day in
yet wave,
the United States ﾧ O'er the land of the free and the home
commemorating the adoption of the of the brave?
Declaration ofIndependence ﾧ on
On the shore dimly seen through the
July 4, 1776, declaring independence
mists of the deep,
from the Kingdom of Great Where the foe's haughty host in dread
Britain ﾧ. silence reposes,
At the time the 1st Independence Day What is that which the breeze, o'er the
celebrated in Philadelphia,
towering steep,
Pennsylvania. The Declaration was
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half
read, bells were rung, marching
discloses?
bands and people reveler. Since then
Now it catches the gleam of the
the celebration of independence is
morning's first beam,
celebrated throughout the country.
In full glory reflected now shines in the
stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner, O! long
may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home
of the brave.
And where is that band who so
vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's
confusion,
A home and a country, should leave us
no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul
footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and
slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom
of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in
triumph doth wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home
of the brave.
O thus be it ever, when freemen shall
stand
Between their loved home and the
war's desolation.
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the
Heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and
preserved us a nation!
 Then conquer we must, when our cause
it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our
trust."And the star-spangled banner in
triumph shall wave O'er the land of the
free and the home of the brave!

Indonesia Raya Usually Seconds Warning Proclamation

at the Presidential Palace chaired by the

Indonesia tanah airku President as Inspector Ceremony. This

Tanah tumpah darahku warning is normally broadcast live by all

Disanalah aku berdiri television stations. The events on the

Jadi pandu ibuku morning include: shooting guns and

Indonesia kebangsaanku sirens, the flag raising Saka Merah Putih

Bangsa dan Tanah Airku (Flag Heritage), Proclamation readings,

Marilah kita berseru etc.. In the afternoon there is a flag

Indonesia bersatu shows the decline in Saka Merah Putih.

The Independence Day of Indonesia The activities are often performed in
was officially proclaimed on 17th Hiduplah tanahku commemoration of the Indonesian
August, 1945 at 10.00 a.m. sharp on Hiduplah negriku Independence Day ceremony in addition
Friday. Bangsaku Rakyatku semuanya to, either directly or not is like holding

Bangunlah jiwanya competitions mounting nut, cracker

The Indonesian Independence Day is Bangunlah badannya eating contest, until a military ceremony
a very big event for the people of Untuk Indonesia Raya at the Presidential Palace, all parts of the
Indonesia. Preparations for this Indonesia Raya community to participate in a way of
patriotic day start weeks ahead before Merdeka Merdeka each .
the 17th of August. All high-rise Tanahku negriku yang kucinta
office buildings around town are Indonesia Raya
decorated with large banners and Merdeka Merdeka
lighted designs. Fences around the Hiduplah Indonesia Raya
presidential palace and many Indonesia Raya
government offices are draped in red
and white streamers.