Task: Anthems as Political Philosophy (4/10/13) · See options for the “National Anthem” (four “contenders” for the United States national anthem) w/lyrics": America the Beautiful, My country Tis of Thee, God Bless America, and The Star Spangled Banner · Analyze what each song says about the American character and what “message” the song is trying to impart to US citizens and to the world regarding what we “stand for”. · Write your brief analysis for EACH song. Due today. THEN: (due by end of block) · Find the national anthems of at least three other countries (English translations). Print or write the lyrics and state what nation each is from. · Write a brief analysis of what that country’s national anthem communicates about that country.
God Bless the USA
Lee Greenwood If tomorrow all the things were gone I worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I thank my lucky stars to be living here today ‘Cause the flag still stand for freedom, and they can’t take that away I’m proud to be an American Where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died Who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand up next to you And defend her still today ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land, God Bless the USA. From the Lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee, Across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea, From Detroit down to Houston, and New York to L.A., Well, there’s pride in every American heart, and it’s time that we stand and say that I’m proud to be an American Where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died Who gave that right to me. And I gladly stand up next to you And defend her still today ‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land, God Bless the USA. America the Beautiful Words by Katharine Lee Bates, Melody by Samuel Ward O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern impassioned stress A thoroughfare of freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine! O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for halcyon skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the enameled plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till souls wax fair as earth and air And music-hearted sea! O beautiful for pilgrims feet, Whose stem impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till paths be wrought through wilds of thought By pilgrim foot and knee! O beautiful for glory-tale Of liberating strife When once and twice, for man's avail Men lavished precious life! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till selfish gain no longer stain The banner of the free! O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till nobler men keep once again Thy whiter jubilee! America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) Text: Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895 Music: Thesaurus Musicus My country,' tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring! My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; my heart with rapture thrills, like that above. Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet freedom's song; let mortal tongues awake; let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong. Our fathers' God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing; long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light; protect us by thy might, great God, our King. Comments are closed.
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PurposeIn the Fall, we focus on the foundations of Philosophy and Logic, culminating with a project where you express your own Personal Ethical Code. In the Spring, we study ethical systems of thought and analyze their logic, ending with the development of your own nation, founded and run according to your ethical code. Remind NoticesSign up to get notices https://www.remind.com/join/7cf69 Google ClassroomFor electronic/paperless hand in of HW. Students can join the class with this code: brtzp0p
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