Which Was the First Country to Have a National Anthem?

Discover the story of the first country to officially adopt a national anthem. Learn about France's revolutionary and its role as a voice for the people since 1795.
Sports Illustrated

Premier League to play La Marseillaise before all weekend matches

The English Premier League will play the French national anthem before all of this weekend’s matches, the league announced on Thursday. The English Premier League will play La Marseillaise, the French ...
Slate

French Legislators Spontaneously Sing “Marseillaise” After Moment of Silence for Attack Victims

The lower house of France’s parliament, the National Assembly, is meeting Tuesday to discuss terrorism issues. During/after a moment of silence to memorialize the 17 victims of France’s recent attacks ...
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony: French mezzo-soprano Axelle Saint-Cirel performs La Marseillaise

French mezzo-soprano opera singer, Axelle Saint-Cirel stunned everyone with her performance of the French national anthem, La Marseillaise' during the parade of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris ...
CNN

England vs. France: How singing ‘La Marseillaise’ became a different war chant

When 90,000 football fans sing the French national anthem Tuesday, they will be evoking a defiant “call to arms” which was first penned centuries before the Paris terrorist attacks. Just a few days ...
New York Daily News

France’s national anthem ‘La Marseillaise’ expected to be sung together by England and French fans at Wembley Stadium

LONDON (AP) — The Wembley Arch will be illuminated in the red, white and blue of the French flag. The French motto, “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite” will be projected onto the front of the stadium. The ...