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Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
‘Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps’ pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war’s desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav’n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

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1. Which is the most recognized capital? – a) London; b) Washington, D.C.

2. Whom is the most recognized leader? – a) Elizabeth II; b) Barack Obama

3. Which is the most recognized national anthem? – a) God Save the Queen; b) The Star-Spangled Banner

4. Which is the most recognized governmental estate? – a) Buckingham Palace; b) The White House

5. Which is the most recognized executive’s guard? – a) Palace Guard; b) Marine Guard

6. Which is the most recognized flag? – a) Union Jack; b) U.S. flag (no formal name)

7. Which is the most recognized WWII ship? – a) HMS Hood; b) USS Indianapolis

8. Which is the most recognized airline? – a) British Airways; b) American Airlines

9. Which is the most recognized document? – a) Magna Carta; b) Constitution

10. Which is the most recognized patriotic song? – a) Rule Britannia; b) Let Freedom Ring

11. Which is the most recognized police force? – a) London Metropolitan (bobbies); b) NYPD

12. Whom is the most recognized writer? – a) Dickinson; b) Poe

13. Which is the most recognized air force? – a) RAF; b) USAF

14. Which is the most recognized city area? – a) Picadilly Circus; b) Times Square

15. Which is the most recognized university? – a) Oxford; b) Harvard

I realize some of the questions are a bit of a stretch – I didn’t really have time to plan this all out; why I’d waste time doing that anyway, I don’t know. But, please answer these to the best of your knowledge, and thanks!

Note: This is NOT based on opinion. Do not vote "U.S." each time just because you are American, or only "Britain" because you’re British. This is based on what the world as a whole, not just Britain and the U.S. would recognize best. Once again, this is not based on your personal opinions. I am doing this survey as part of a project, so don’t answer nonsensically. Thanks for your help.

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1. What is the date of Independence Day?
2. Who is the vice-president of the United States today?
3. How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
4. What are the three branches of our government?
5. Can you name the two senators from your state? (name them)
6. For how long do we elect each senator?
7. What is the Bill of Rights?
8. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
9. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
10. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
11. Who was the President during the Civil War?
12. Who has the power to declare war?
13. In what year was the Constitution written?
14. How many stripes are on our flag?
15. What is a filibuster?
16. Who is currently the Speaker of the House?
17. Are you pro or against the Health Care Bill?
18. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
19. Who was the President when WWI broke out?
20. Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

Age:
Where you live (State, Country):
Occupation:
Gender:
Religion (if any) you follow:
liberal or conservative:
Ethnicity:

Thank you SO much!

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1. What is the date of Independence Day?
2. Who is the vice-president of the United States today?
3. How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
4. What are the three branches of our government?
5. Can you name the two senators from your state? (name them)
6. For how long do we elect each senator?
7. What is the Bill of Rights?
8. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
9. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
10. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
11. Who was the President during the Civil War?
12. Who has the power to declare war?
13. In what year was the Constitution written?
14. How many stripes are on our flag?
15. What is a filibuster?
16. Who is currently the Speaker of the House?
17. Are you pro or against the Health Care Bill?
18. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
19. Who was the President when WWI broke out?
20. Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

Age:
Where you live (State, Country):
Occupation:
Gender:
Religion (if any) you follow:
liberal or conservative:
Ethnicity:

Thank you SO much!

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So you raise your hand…

The spotlight shines on you as you rise and start walking towards the playing area. Your friends are looking at each other in surprise, as they realize your about to do an impromptu "Star Spangled Banner" in front of everybody. The tech guy hands you a microphone and leads you out to the center of the playing area and you stand there while the crowd goes completely silent, waiting for your performance.

As you open your mouth and sing the first line, you realize that your voice has been transformed, as if by a divine presence, into a majestic, beautiful singing voice. Like a combination of Stevie Wonder and Pavarotti. Just as you get to "And the rockets red glare.." The marching band joins in! And simultaneously, an enormous American flag unravels behind you. Your singing is so beautiful, people begin to weep uncontrollably, sick people are healed, cripples get up to walk…

As you finish the song and walk back to your seat, the crowd goes absolutely batshit crazy with cheer and praise. The cheerleaders flash their tits at you, the coaches and players shake your hand and hug you..

You see your crush in the crowd smiling, with tears rolling down her face as she runs to meet you, embracing and telling you she loves you.

I do.

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