I've always felt that "America The Beautiful" should be the national anthem for my country rather than the "Star-Spangled Banner." My understanding is that prior to SSB getting the nod by presidential appointment, the two were neck-and-neck. There have been several attempts to get it changed over the years but too many Americans are into the military thing and it gets shot down. The first verse is all most folks know and it is pretty much about the beauty and bountiful aspects of the nation. Again, a much better song, in my opinion, than the SSB.