From the day Francis Scott Key penned the verse, through each day that passes, our National Anthem brings forth a sense of pride and patriotism.
As a lad, on those rare occasions when I was awake to see the 'sign-off' on our television stations around the midnight hour, we knew what to do - stand while the anthem played. With visions of the US Air Force planes flying through the skies, or US Navy ships and planes sailed and flew with the Bands of the respective services provided the music.
To this day, hearing our National Anthem, brings tears to the eye followed by a quiet 'Amen' at the conclusion.
...o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. amen.
Tis a puzzle to the libs why we feel the way we do.