Patriotism is something we were taught in school and we sang on the street outside.
America, our Heritage, from our high school song book.
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Thine alabaster cities gleam
is a bit ironic these days
Ray Charles sings “America the Beautiful” at the 1984 RNC Convention.
Written in 1893 - that was the America before the 16th, 17th and 19th amendment.
NOTHING says, “AMERICA” like the “Star Spangled Banner! and “God Bless The U.S.A.” IMHO.
Such a beautiful song.