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Anthem Etiquette
100
It's the title of our national anthem
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
100
Sunset
What is twilight?
100
When the national anthem begins, all attendees should do this unless they are physically unable
What is stand?
200
The words to the song were written during this war.
What is The War of 1812?
200
Dangerous
What is perilous?
200
Civilians place their right hand over this body part
What is the heart?
300
He wrote the words to our national anthem.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
300
Cheered or saluted
What is hailed?
300
Current and former members of the Armed Forces may do this while the national anthem is being played
What is salute?
400
The poem "Defense of Fort McHenry," later our national anthem, was written on a boat in this Maryland body of water
What is Chesapeake Bay?
400
Brave or spirited
What is gallantly?
400
Men are expected to remove this accessory during the performance of the national anthem.
What is a hat?
500
The poem "Defense of Fort McHenry," which later became our national anthem, was written in what year?
What is 1814?
500
Protection or defense
What are ramparts?
500
If no flag is present during the performance, attendees should face in this direction
What is toward the music?
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