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Three Good Things: The passionate history of national anthems

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FILE Photo: Members of Portugal's rugby team scream their national anthem at a tournament in St. Etienne, France.
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In his weekly Three Good Things segment, KMOX host Scott Jagow delves into the origins of various national anthems. With major soccer tournaments going on at the moment and the Olympics just weeks away, it seems an appropriate time.

Anthems around the world have meaningful (and sometimes quirky) histories to them. They include a few stories you just wouldn't expect, and that includes the Star Spangled Banner.


Listen below.