national anthem

Definitions

n. The official song of a nation or country, generally of a patriotic nature and played at events to celebrate or honor the nation.

adj. a popular song or hymn which has become by general acceptance the recognized musical expression of the patriotic sentiment of a nation; as, “God save the King” is called the national anthem of England.

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Then the first bars of the national anthem were heard as the tank opened fire and Radio Prague went silent.

1968 the Year that Rocked the World
The marchers sang the national anthem and in between chanted slogans, among them "Send Cohn-Bendit to Dachau."

1968 the Year that Rocked the World
But a huge T-55 tank moved into firing position, and Radio Prague broadcast the message, "Sad brothers, when you hear the national anthem you will know that it is over."

1968 the Year that Rocked the World
In the village of Lazcano, the village priest denounced the organist for having played the Spanish national anthem during "the elevation of the sacrament."

1968 the Year that Rocked the World
As the U.S. national anthem played, each raised one black gloved hand in the fist that symbolized Black Power.

1968 the Year that Rocked the World
After the national anthem was sung by the government and guerrilla sides alike, James LeMoyne and I approached one of the key guerrilla leaders, Raul Reyes, their external relations head.

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They then marched through the streets toward central Hanoi's landmark Hoan Kiem Lake, singing the national anthem and shouting anti-Chinese messages.

Hundreds in Vietnam Protest Against China Involvement in Nearby Waters