National Anthems and Songs

"The Song of Iowa" was written by Major S. H. M. Byers. He fought for the Union in the American Civil War but was captured by the Confederacy in 1863. Whilst in jail in Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, he was inspired to write "The Song of Iowa" after hearing the Confederate bands playing "Maryland, My Maryland" (also set to "O Tannenbaum"). He wrote the lyrics and upon his release. The song was adopted as the official state song by the Iowa State Legislature in 1911. #iastateanthem #thesongofiowa #iowastatesong

Limburg (/ˈlɪmbɜːrɡ/; Dutch: Limburg; Limburgish: Limburg or Wes-Limburg; French: Limbourg) is a province in Belgium. It is the easternmost of the five Dutch-speaking provinces that together form the Region of Flanders, one of the three main political and cultural sub-divisions of modern Belgium. Limburg is located west of the Meuse (Dutch: Maas), which separates it from Dutch province of Limburg. Limburg mijn Vaderland ("Limburg my Fatherland") is the official anthem of the two provinces of Limburg, Netherlands Limburg and Belgian Limburg.

"Giovinezza" ('"Youth"') is the official hymn of the Italian National Fascist Party and army, and was the unofficial national anthem of the Kingdom of Italy between 1924 and 1943. Although often sung with the official national anthem Marcia Reale, some sources consider Giovinezza to have supplanted the Royal March as the de facto national anthem (Inno della Patria) of Italy. (English Lyrics / Translation) Hail, people of heroes, Hail, immortal Fatherland, Your sons were born again With the faith and the Ideal. Your warriors' valour, Your pioneers' virtue, Alighieri's vision, Today shines in every heart Youth, Youth, Spring of beauty, In the hardship of life Your song rings and goes! And for Benito Mussolini, Hip, hip hooray! And for our beautiful Fatherland, Hip, hip hooray!

"Hail to the Chief" is the official Presidential Anthem of the United States. The song's playing accompanies the appearance of the President of the United States at many public events. It is preceded by four ruffles and flourishes when played for the President.

The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) was a United Nations trust territory in Micronesia administered by the United States from 1947 to 1994. #ustrustterritory #unitedstatesmicronesia #uspacificislands

Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. It extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making Canada the world's second-largest country by total area. Provinces of Canada / Provinces du Canada: 1. Alberta AB Alberta 2. British Columbia BC Colombie-Britannique 3. Prince Edward Island PE Île-du-Prince-Édouard 4. Manitoba MB Manitoba 5. New Brunswick NB Nouveau-Brunswick 6. Nova Scotia NS Nouvelle-Écosse 7. Ontario ON Ontario 8. Quebec QC Québec 9. Saskatchewan SK Saskatchewan 10. Newfoundland and Labrador NL Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador Territories of Canada / Territoires du Canada: 1. Nunavut NU Nunavut 2. Northwest Territories NT Territoires du Nord-Ouest 3. Yukon YT Yukon

"My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as "America", is an American patriotic song, whose lyrics were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The melody used is the same as that of the national anthem of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen", arranged by Thomas Arne. The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like "Hail, Columbia") before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. #mycountrytisofthee

"Anchors Aweigh" is the fight song of the United States Naval Academy and unofficial march song of the United States Navy. It was composed in 1906 by Charles A. Zimmermann with lyrics by Alfred Hart Miles. When he composed "Anchors Aweigh", Zimmermann was a lieutenant and had been bandmaster of the United States Naval Academy Band since 1887. (Lyrics of 1997 / Used today by the Navy) Stand Navy out to sea, fight our battle cry! We'll never change our course so vicious foes steer shy-y-y-y! Roll out the TNT, anchors aweigh! Sail on to victory, and sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray! Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh! Farewell to foreign Shores, we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay; Through our last night ashore, drink to the foam, Until we meet once more, here's wishing you a happy voyage home! Blue of the mighty deep, Gold of God's great sun; Let these our colors be, Till All of time be done-n-n-ne; On seven seas we learn, Navy's stern call: Faith, courage, service true, With honor over, honor over all.

The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and the world's first and currently only independent space force. In 1954, the Western Development Division, under General Bernard Schriever, was established as the first dedicated space organization within the U.S. Armed Forces In December 2019, the United States Space Force Act, reorganizing Air Force Space Command into the United States Space Force. President of the U.S. Donald Trump has launched space force, the first new US military service in more than 70 years. In signing the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that includes the force, Trump claimed a victory for one of his top national security priorities two days after being impeached by the "House of Representatives". #usspaceforcemarch #ussfmarch #sousainvicibleeagle

¡Somos libres! ¡seámoslo siempre! Y antes niegue sus luces el Sol, Que faltemos al voto solemne Que la Patria al Eterno elevó. Largo tiempo el peruano oprimido La ominosa cadena arrastró Condenado a una cruel servidumbre, Largo tiempo en silencio gimió. Mas apenas el grito sagrado: ¡Libertad! en sus costas se oyó, La indolencia de esclavo sacude, La humillada cerviz levantó. Lima, cumple su voto solemne, Y severa su enojo mostró, Al tirano potente lanzando, Que intentaba alargar su opresión. A su esfuerzo, saltaron los hierros Y los surcos que en sí reparó Le atizaron el odio y venganza Que heredó de su Inca y Señor. Con su influjo los pueblos despiertan Y cual rayo, corrió la opinión, Desde el Istmo a las tierras del fuego Desde el fuego a la helada región. Todos juran romper el enlace, Que Natura a ambos mundos negó, Y quebrar ese cetro que España Reclinaba orgullosa en los dos. Lima, cumple su voto solemne, Y severa su enojo mostró, Al tirano potente lanzando, Que intentaba alargar su opresión. A su esfuerzo, saltaron los hierros Y los surcos que en sí reparó Le atizaron el odio y venganza Que heredó de su Inca y Señor. Compatriotas, no más verla esclava Si humillada tres siglos gimió, Para siempre jurémosla libre, Manteniendo su propio esplendor Nuestros brazos, hasta hoy desarmados, Estén siempre cebando el cañón, Que algún día las playas de Iberia, Sentirán de su estruendo el terror. Excitemos los celos de España Pues presiente con mengua y furor Que en concurso de grandes naciones Nuestra patria entrará en parangón. En la lista que de estas se forme Llenaremos primero el renglón, Que el tirano ambicioso Iberino, Que la América toda asoló. En su cima los Andes sostengan La bandera o pendón bicolor, Que a los siglos anuncie el esfuerzo Que ser libres, por siempre nos dio. A su sombra vivamos tranquilos, Y al nacer por sus cumbres el Sol, Renovemos el gran juramento Que rendimos al Dios de Jacob.

"La Marcha de banderas" ("The March of Flags") is a military march composed in 1895 by José Libornio. It is a military march played during the flag raising.

Danish National Anthem / Dänische Nationalhymne / Dansk Nationalsang / Danmarks Nationalsång / Danska Himna / Hymne National Danois / (Danish Lyrics / Sangtekster) Der er et yndigt land, Det står med brede bøge 𝄆 Nær salten østerstrand. 𝄇 Det bugter sig i bakke, dal, Det hedder gamle Danmark 𝄆 Og det er Frejas sal. 𝄇 Der sad i fordums tid De harniskklædte kæmper, 𝄆 Udhvilede fra strid. 𝄇 Så drog de frem til fjenders mén, Nu hvile deres bene 𝄆 Bag højens bautasten. 𝄇 "Der er et yndigt land" (There is a Lovely Land) is the civil national anthem of Denmark. It is adopted in 1835.

Kde domov můj (English: "Where my home is") is the national anthem of the Czech Republic, written by the composer František Škroup and the playwright Josef Kajetán Tyl. (English Lyrics / Translation) Where my home is, where my home is, Water roars across the meadows, Pinewoods rustle among rocks, The orchard is glorious with spring blossom, Paradise on earth it is to see. And this is that beautiful land, The Czech land, my home, The Czech land, my home! Where my home is, where my home is, If, in the heavenly land, you have met Slender souls in spry bodies, Of clear mind, vigorous and prospering, And with a strength that frustrates all defiance, That is the glorious nation of Czechs Among the Czechs is my home! Among the Czechs, my home! Česká Národní Hymna / Czech National Anthem / Nationalhymne Tschechische Republik / Hymne National de la République Tchèque / Volkslied van Tsjechië /Himno Nacional de la República Checa / Češka Himna / Гимн Чехии /

The "National Anthem of the Republic of Colombia" (Spanish: Himno Nacional de la República de Colombia) is the official name of the national anthem of Colombia. Colombian National Anthem / Colombiaans Volkslied / Hino da Colômbia / Hymne Nationale Colombienne / Himno Nacional de Colombia / Kolumbianische Nationalhymne / Inno Nazionale di Colombia / Hymn Kolumbii / Volkslied van Colombia / Гимн Колумбии / Himna Kolumbije / 国歌コロンビア / Kolombiya Milli Marşı / Kolumbijská Hymna /

"Lijepa naša domovino" (Croatian: [ljêːpa nâʃa domǒʋiːno]; English: "Our Beautiful Homeland") is the national anthem of Croatia. It is often referred to as just "Lijepa naša" (English: "Our Beautiful") in Croatia, which is also a phrase widely used as a metonym for the country. (English Lyrics / Translation) Our beautiful homeland, Oh dear, heroic land, Fatherland of ancient glory, May you always be happy! Dear, as much as you are glorious, Only you are dear to us. Dear, where your land is flat, Dear, where it is mountainous. Flow Sava, Drava flow, Nor you, Danube, lose your power, Azure sea, tell to the world That a Croat loves his nation. As long as sun warms his ploughed land, As long as storms lash his oak trees, As long as the grave hides his dead, As long as his living heart beats! Lyrics: Antun Mihanović, 1835 Music: Josip Runjanin, 1846 Himno Nacional de Croacia / Hymne National de la Croatie / Croatian National Anthem / Kroatische Nationalhymne / Volkslied Kroatie / Himna Republike Hrvatske / Hrvatska Himna / Imnul Național din Croația /

"My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as "America", is an American patriotic song, whose lyrics were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The melody used is the same as that of the national anthem of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen", arranged by Thomas Arne. The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like "Hail, Columbia") before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. #mycountrytisofthee

The Federation of Australia consists of six federated states (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia) and ten federal territories, out of which three are internal territories (the Australian Capital Territory, Jervis Bay Territory, and Northern Territory) contiguous to the Australian mainland; and the other seven are external territories. States of Australia: New South Wales AU-NSW Queensland AU-QLD South Australia AU-SA Tasmania AU-TAS Victoria AU-VIC Western Australia AU-WA Internal Territories: Australian Capital Territory AU-ACT Jervis Bay Territory AU-JBT Northern Territory AU-NT External Territories (Inhabited): Christmas Island CX Cocos (Keeling) Islands CC Norfolk Island NF #flagsofaustralianstates #flagsofaustralianterritories #allaustralianflags

"Ḥumāt ad-Diyār" (Arabic: حُمَاةَ الدِّيَارِ‎, lit. 'Guardians of the Homeland', Syriac: ܢܛܘܪ̈ܝ ܐܬ݂ܪܘ̈ܬ݂ܐ) is the national anthem of the Syrian Arab Republic, with lyrics written by Khalil Mardam Bey and the music by Mohammed Flayfel. It was adopted in 1938 after a national competition.

"Transvaalse Volkslied" (English: "National Anthem of the Transvaal") was the national anthem of the South African Republic, also known as the Transvaal Republic, written and composed by Catharina van Rees in 1875. The anthem was presented to president Thomas Burgers during his 1875 visit to Europe.

"Rule, Britannia" is a patriotic song originating from the 1740 poem by James Thomson and set to music by Thomas Arne in the same year. It is most strongly associated with the Royal Navy, but is also used by the British Army. When Britain first, at Heaven's command Arose from out the azure main; This was the charter of the land, And guardian angels sang this strain: "Rule, Britannia! Britannia rule the waves: "Britons never, never, never will be slaves." #rulebritanniasong #britanniarulethewaves

The Székely Land or Szeklerland (Hungarian: Székelyföld; Romanian: Ținutul Secuiesc; German: Szeklerland) is a historic area in Romania, inhabited mainly by Székelys, a subgroup of Hungarians. "Székely Himnusz" (Sekler Anthem; Romanian: Imnul Secuiesc) is a 1921 poem adopted as the anthem of the Székely Land. Ki tudja merre, merre visz a végzet, Göröngyös úton, sötét éjjelen. Vezesd még egyszer győzelemre néped, Csaba királyfi csillagösvényen! Refrén: 2x Maroknyi székely porlik, mint a szikla, Népek harcának zajló tengerén. Fejünk az ár, jaj, százszor elborítja, Ne hagyd elveszni Erdélyt, Istenünk! #szekelyhimnusz #sekleranthem #szeklerland

Jabal al-Druze (Arabic: جبل الدروز‎, French: Djebel Druze) was an autonomous state in the French Mandate of Syria from 1921 to 1936, designed to function as a government for the local Druze population under French oversight. It was proclaimed as the State of Souaida, after the capital As-Suwayda, but in 1927 it was renamed Jabal al-Druze or Jabal Druze State. As a result of Syrian nationalist pressure, under the Franco-Syrian Treaty of 1936, Jabal al-Druze ceased to exist as an autonomous entity and was incorporated into Syria. #drusenstaatflagge #jabaldruzestateflag #etatdesdruzes

The replacement for Russia's anthem was approved by the IOC, after an earlier choice of the patriotic Russian war song "Katyusha" was rejected. A fragment of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 is used. The Russian Olympic Committee (Russian: Олимпийский комитет России - ОКР) is the National Olympic Committee representing Russia. Russia's Olympic Committee was founded in 1911 in Saint Petersburg.

"El Himno de Bayamo" (English: "The Bayamo Anthem") is the national anthem of Cuba. It was first performed in 1868, during the Battle of Bayamo. Perucho Figueredo, who took part in the battle, wrote and composed the song. The Cuban composer Antonio Rodriguez-Ferrer, was the composer of the musical introductory notes to the Cuban national anthem. Officially adopted by Cuba as its national anthem in 1902, it was retained after the revolution of 1959. #thebayamoanthem #himnocubano #innonazionalecubano #kubanischenationalhymne

Limburg is the southernmost of the 12 provinces of the Netherlands. The province forms the international border with Germany and Belgium. Limburg mijn Vaderland ("Limburg my Fatherland") is the official anthem of the province of Limburg, Netherlands. The anthem was written by the schoolteacher Gerard Krekelberg in 1909. The music was composed by Henri Tijssen. (Dutch Lyrics / Songtekst) Waar in 't bronsgroen eikenhout, 't nachtegaaltje zingt, Over 't malse korenveld, 't lied des leeuweriks klinkt, Waar de hoorn des herders schalt, langs der beekjes boord: Daar is mijn vaderland, Limburgs dierbaar oord! Daar is mijn vaderland, Limburgs dierbaar oord! (English Translate / Lyrics) Where the little nightingale sings in the bronze green oak [forest], [Where] the lay of the lark sounds over the tender cornfield, Where the shepherd's horn echoes, along the bank of the little stream: There is my fatherland, Limburg's dear place! There is my fatherland, Limburg's dear place! #limburgmijnvaderland #provinzlimburghymne #hymnedulimbourg #limburchskfolksliet