In 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a resolution making “The Star Spangled Banner” our national anthem
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David V. Wendell Guest Columnists May. 28, 2023 8:33 am10d ago
In 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a resolution making “The Star Spangled Banner” our national anthem
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