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The unofficial Confederate national anthem, "Dixie," was a favorite of Abraham Lincoln's. He had it played at the announcement of Robert E. Lee's surrender.
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The unofficial national anthem of the German Empire (1871-1918), "Heil dir im Siegerkranz", uses the same tune as British national anthem "God save the King/Queen". Early in the First World War this sometimes led British troops to think German bands were trying to insult them.
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"The Star-Spangled Banner" has only been the anthem of the United States since 1931, more than 100 years after it was written and became popular. "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" and "Hail, Columbia" were unofficial anthems before 1931.
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The stereotypical "bagpipe song" is called "Scotland the Brave" and was only written about 100 years ago. It is considered an unofficial anthem of Scotland.
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The melody for "God Save the Queen" has a virtually unknown origin, and has been used by over 11 different nations as an official and unofficial anthem.
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"The Star-Spangled Banner" only became the National Anthem of the United States of America on March 3, 1931. Prior to that the US had several "unofficial" anthems.
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The anthem of the European Union is Ode to Joy and has no words, though there are unofficial German lyrics.
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Flower of Scotland, the unofficial national anthem of Scotland, was only written in 1965
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A rebel song "God Save Ireland" served as unofficial irish national anthem from 1870s to 1910s
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There is a Union version of "Dixie's Land", the unofficial anthem of the Confederate States, dissing the CSA.
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The song 'Danny Boy', considered to be an unofficial signature song and anthem, particularly by Irish Americans and Irish Canadians, was actually written by an Englishman.
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La Marseillaise was not the official French anthem under Napoleon, and was unofficially replaced by Veillons au salut de l'Empire (Let's ensure the salvation of the Empire). Lyrics include, "Death rather than slavery! That's the motto of the French."
