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July 23, 1912
The Evening Herald
Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Senators Rayner of Maryland and Heyburn of Idaho continue a months-long dispute over the national anthem, with Rayner championing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' tied to Fort Henry in 1812, while Heyburn favors 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' and denies the former's official status. The argument stems from a bill to preserve the fort.
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SENATORS HAVE DISPUTE
OVER NATIONAL ANTHEM
United Press Service
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 23.—
Although waged for several months, Senator Rayner of Maryland and Senator Heyburn of Idaho are still unable to settle their dispute over the national anthem.
"The Star Spangled Banner" is the nation's anthem, according to Rayner.
This is disputed by Heyburn, but he does not name any particular song as his choice, merely picking the "field."
Heyburn favors "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" as the national song.
The dispute, which has been fought out privately between the two senators in the senate cloak rooms off and on since last winter, was provoked by Rayner's championing of a bill to perpetuate and preserve old Fort Henry, which repulsed the British fleet in 1812.
Senator Rayner's resolution recited that there the national anthem—"The Star-Spangled Banner"—was born.
Heyburn did not concede or admit that the "Star Spangled Banner" was evoked at Fort Henry, but denied that it was ever officially chosen as the national anthem.
OVER NATIONAL ANTHEM
United Press Service
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 23.—
Although waged for several months, Senator Rayner of Maryland and Senator Heyburn of Idaho are still unable to settle their dispute over the national anthem.
"The Star Spangled Banner" is the nation's anthem, according to Rayner.
This is disputed by Heyburn, but he does not name any particular song as his choice, merely picking the "field."
Heyburn favors "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" as the national song.
The dispute, which has been fought out privately between the two senators in the senate cloak rooms off and on since last winter, was provoked by Rayner's championing of a bill to perpetuate and preserve old Fort Henry, which repulsed the British fleet in 1812.
Senator Rayner's resolution recited that there the national anthem—"The Star-Spangled Banner"—was born.
Heyburn did not concede or admit that the "Star Spangled Banner" was evoked at Fort Henry, but denied that it was ever officially chosen as the national anthem.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Senators Dispute
National Anthem
Star Spangled Banner
Fort Henry
My Country Tis Of Thee
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Rayner Of Maryland
Senator Heyburn Of Idaho
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Rayner Of Maryland
Senator Heyburn Of Idaho
Location
Washington, D. C.
Event Date
July 23, Since Last Winter
Story Details
Senators Rayner and Heyburn dispute the national anthem; Rayner supports 'The Star-Spangled Banner' born at Fort Henry in 1812, Heyburn prefers 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' and denies its official status, sparked by a bill to preserve the fort.