What Dominic Sandbrook has said about National anthems
1 quote · 1 episode · Jun 7, 2026
Dominic Sandbrook, British historian, author and co-host of The Rest Is History, has been quoted on National anthems once in 1 episode of The Rest Is History, most recently on June 7, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Sandbrook observes that Americans treat their anthem with a reverence not shared in countries such as Britain.
“that not all countries have the same attitude to their national anthem. So, for example, in Britain,”
The Rest Is History: 677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1) (Jun 7, 2026) · Listen from 59:26
Episodes
677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1)The Rest Is History · Jun 7, 2026 · 1 h 11 min
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland trace the Star-Spangled Banner from the 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry to its adoption as anthem and the controversy over slavery.
Others on National anthems
- Tom Holland · 1 quote
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