United States
"Hail Columbia"

Words by: Joseph Hopkinson
Music by: Philip Phile
In use to: 1931

Until 1931, there was no officially proclaimed anthem of the United States, however, the song "Hail Columbia!" was used quite often in the capacity of a national anthem. (Other songs which were prominently used during the 19th century for a national anthem was "The Star Spangled Banner", and, to a slightly lesser extent, "Yankee Doodle" and "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" (which has the same tune as the British national anthem.)) Written for the inauguration of the United States' first president, George Washington, "Hail Columbia!" is used today in the United States as an entrance song for the Vice President (much like "Hail to the Chief" is for the President.)

Special thanks to: Ryan Flugaur for informing me of this anthem and providing me with the music file and lyrics.

See also: United States (1931-), Confederate States of America.