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Campaign aims to teach about national anthem
Americans are going to get a refresher course on the lyrics and importance of "The Star-Spangled Banner," courtesy of the nation's music teachers.
The National Association for Music Education kicked off its campaign, the National Anthem Project, on March 10. In addition to teaching the words and history of the anthem, the project aims to raise awareness about the importance of music education in schools.
A recent Harris Interactive survey suggests there's work to be done. Two out of three Americans said they don't know the anthem's lyrics. Another poll, conducted by...