National anthems
Subject in Music History
National anthems has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Rest Is History. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Dominic SandbrookBritish historian, author and co-host of The Rest Is History
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
Tom HollandEnglish actor cast as Telemachus
Holland says he now considers the Marseillaise the first national song rather than the first national anthem, revising an earlier view.
“The Marseillaise is the first national song, but not the first national anthem”
The Rest Is History: 677. USA: The Star-Spangled Banner (Part 1) (Jun 7, 2026) · Listen from 54:01
Podcasts
- The Rest Is History · 1 episode
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.