Category: national anthem

‘One and Free’: Australia Changes One Word in National to Be More Inclusive

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Years Day announced a change to the national anthem in an effort to reflect a “spirit of unity” by acknowledging Indigenous people’s history and togetherness through the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor-General David Hurley confirmed the amendment to “Advance Australia Fair” on Thursday, the government said in a statement. Effective from…


Dad Sings Impromptu National Anthem at Son’s Basketball Game After Sound System Fails

A patriotic father from Ohio spontaneously stood up to sing the National Anthem when the sound system failed at a high school basketball game, bringing the crowd to tears. Two West Portsmouth teams—the Waverly High Tigers and the Portsmouth West High Senators—were getting ready to play on Dec. 5 when a technical malfunction impeded the…