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The Star-Spangled Banner
Coverage of The Star-Spangled Banner in the Nexus archive.
Donald Trumpperson1Victor Wembanyamaperson1NBA Finalstopic1New York Knicksorganization1San Antonio Spursorganization1Newseumorganization1First Amendmenttopic1National Constitution Centerorganization1Pennsylvania Avenueplace1Sixth Street Northwestplace1John Wilkes Boothperson1Tennessee pink marbletopic1
- President Donald Trump reacts to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama folding his arms during the anthem
President Donald Trump addressed Victor Wembanyama's folded arms during the national anthem ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Trump stated he did not see the gesture but praised the Knicks' performance in Game 1, which they won 105-95. He plans to attend Game 3 in New York.
- Use It or Lose It
The Newseum in Washington, D.C., removed its First Amendment facade in 2021 after financial closure, relocating the Tennessee pink marble to Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. The site's history includes hotels linked to the first public singing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and John Wilkes Booth's Lincoln assassination planning.