Many people hail “The Star Spangled Banner” as the greatest piece of American music. The American national anthem audience seems, instinctively, eager to express their respect by embracing the idea of ​​taking off their hats and standing up. However, not many people ponder the question of what “The Star Spangled Banner” really means. What does it mean? Why does he deserve so much reverence and honor? What exceptional difference allows it to prevail over the masterpieces of important composers such as Mozart and Beethoven? The answer is quite simple. “The Star Spangled Banner” symbolizes the perseverance of America, its set of moral and ethical laws, and its history that constitutes what America truly means. “The Star Spangled Banner” highlights America's perseverance and its unwillingness to surrender to adversity. The first example of this “American attitude” dates back to the dawn of America. Harsh European laws during the colonial period granted few to no rights to their subjects in America. The poor lives of American colonists are in constant danger of taxation through means such as the mercantilist system and self-serving laws such as the Navigation Acts. However, the American colonists refuse to remain under the control of such an oppressive government. In the eyes of Europeans, they are rapacious rebels who ignore the supremacy of their homeland. Yet, in the settlers' eyes, they are simply human beings demanding, and ultimately fighting, for simple rights that, according to their principles, belong to everyone. Although their opponent is the seemingly invincible England, the colonists are able to resist and emerge as victors. “The Star Spangled Banner” clearly demonstrates perseverance and daring in this captivating cl...... middle of paper ......o. Furthermore, it makes a large number of appearances at various ceremonies and major events, such as the opening ceremonies of sporting events and national holidays such as Independence and Remembrance Day. However, “The Star Spangled Banner” embodies a much broader, more abstruse and cryptic connotation. It illustrates America's attitude of perseverance in the face of seemingly indomitable adversity or unattainable ambitions. It represents America's unshakable faith, traditional values, and ethical laws that have come to characterize American individuality. It represents America's past, a historical memory that unites people and instills, in their hearts, a deep sense of patriotism and glory. Above all, “The Star Spangled Banner” symbolizes the truth of what America truly means: “the land of the free and the home of the brave”.”.