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Library of Congress Acquires Rare First Edition of "The Anacreontic Song," Source of National Anthem's Melody
The Library of Congress has acquired a rare first edition of "The Anacreontic Song," the 18th-century British tune that became the melody for "The Star-Spangled Banner," enriching the national collection with a significant piece of musical history.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMediaGeneral PoliticsEducationDigital and Print PublishingMusicFederal Government Library of CongressThe Anacreontic SongThe Star-Spangled BannerNational AnthemMusic AcquisitionJohn Stafford SmithFrancis Scott KeyU.S. Library of Congress