Maryland, My Maryland

Maryland, My Maryland since 1939 the official anthem of the U.S. state of Maryland and was the battle song of the Confederacy in the American Civil War. The song is sung to the tune of O Tannenbaum.

The text of the anthem is based on a poem by James neunstrophigen martial Ryder Randall in 1861, which performs, among other things, the words the Union do with their firebrand at Maryland Temple to create a "despot ". It appeals to the personified as mother 's home state, his " not to let shiny sword rust ", " breaking chains of the tyrant " and to avoid the " crucifixion of the soul" " to distribute scum from the North" the.

Because of this statement, there were several forays to replace the song as a national anthem. But these were in vain. "Florida, My Florida ", " Michigan, My Michigan " and "The Song of Iowa " are sung by the same melody.

• Political song
• Maryland
• Confederate States of America