Micronesia (1991-) Anthem

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Anthem Title: “Patriots of Micronesia” “Across All Micronesia” (alternate title) Description: The music for this anthem (also known as “Across All Micronesia”, presumably from a line in the second verse) is adapted from the German patriotic song “Ich hab mich ergeben” (which was also the West German national anthem from 1949-1950), variants of this tune are used in Johannes Brahms’ “Festival Overture” and Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony). The tune predates both of these, it can be dated to around 1820. The lyrics also somewhat resemble “Ich hab mich ergeben”, which suggests that the writers of the anthem were well aware of the German work. (Micronesia was once a German protectorate, before it was controlled by the Japanese and then the Americans, but it is unclear if this has anything to do with it.) Special thanks to: Iris Falcam for some of this information. Lyricist: unknown Composer: unknown In Use Since: December 10, 1991 English lyrics 1. ‘Tis here we are pledging, with heart and with hand, Full measure of devotion to thee, our native land, Full measure of devotion to thee, our native land. 2. Now all join the chorus, let union abide. Across all Micronesia join hands on every side, Across all Micronesia join hands on every side. 3. We all work together, with hearts, voice and hand, Till we have made these islands another promised land, Till we have made these islands another promised land. Reference: http://www.nationalanthems.info/fm.htm