National Anthems

A Note From Irving Berlin, the ‘Nation’s Songwriter’

The lyricist and composer wrote thousands of compositions — and one stern letter to The New York Times.

By John Otis

Celebrities Fergie (Singer) National Anthems Pop and Rock Music

Stop Asking Celebrities to Sing Our National Anthem

The tradition of performing the anthem took off because people wanted to express their own love of country — not outsource it to guest stars.

By Peter C. Baker

Holocaust and the Nazi Era National Anthems Sinner, Jannik (2001- ) Tennis

U.S. Open Spectator Is Removed from After Remark Associated With Nazis

Alexander Zverev, from Germany, told the umpire that the man had said the phrase. He was escorted out after the “disparaging remark,” a spokesman said.

By Christine Hauser

Holocaust and the Nazi Era National Anthems Sinner, Jannik (2001- ) Tennis

U.S. Open Spectator Is Removed from After Remark Associated With Nazis

Alexander Zverev, from Germany, told the umpire that the man had said the phrase. He was escorted out after the “disparaging remark,” a spokesman said.

By Christine Hauser