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Written in 1814, the Star Spangled Banner was ordered by President Woodrow Wilson to be played on all military occasions and other appropriate occasions, making it an unofficial national anthem. During World War I, major league baseball started to play it during the seventh inning stretch, after which it spread to other sport venues.

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