The National Anthem Project Launch


The National Anthem Project launched from our nation's capital, Washington DC, on March 10, 2005.


An unidentified Marine and the Oak Ridge Boys lead the National Anthem on March 10, 2005.


Chrysler Group CEO Dieter Zetsche, MENC President David Circle, and MENC Executive Director John Mahlmann at the launch of the National Anthem Project. The Jeep brand is the national presenting sponsor of the campaign.


Standing behind The Oak Ridge Boys, left to right: MENC president David E. Circle, Daimler Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche, and MENC executive director John Mahlmann. The launch of the National Anthem Project was broadcast on national T.V.


The Oak Ridge Boys sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" to celebrate the launch of the National Anthem Project on March 10, 2005. Left ot right: Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee, Richard Sterbon.


The Girl Scouts sing the National Anthem during the launch of the National Anthem Project.


The Marines salute the American Flag during the National Anthem.


Executive Director of MENC, John Mahlmann addresses the crowd during the National Anthem Project launch on March 10, 2005.


The "President's Own" U.S. Marine Band plays the "Star-Spangled Banner" during the launch of The National Anthem Project on March 10, 2005.


Lou Leto, Reserve Officers Association, and John Mahlmann, Executive Director of MENC, stand in front of the Capitol during the National Anthem Project launch on March 10, 2005.


Sojourners dressed in traditional uniforms for the National Anthem Project launch on March 10, 2005.


Members of the Girl Scouts sing the National Anthem on Capitol Hill on March 10, 2005.