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To: JohnBovenmyer
The official name of "My Country Tis Of Thee" is "America."

You are correct. But I call it "My Country Tis of Thee", too.

Lester Holt says you can hear a pin drop on Constitution Avenue and that in the last hour the crowd has really swelled.

511 posted on 06/09/2004 2:47:26 PM PDT by cyncooper
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To: cyncooper; JohnBovenmyer
This Text and Tune is often credited to Henry Carey, 1740, although there is controversy with many votes, including the British monarchy's, for anonymous. On official occasions, only the first verse is usually sung, and occasionally verse 3. The tune has been used by many countries for anthems and hymns.

From http://ingeb.org/songs/godsaveo.html

674 posted on 06/09/2004 3:05:43 PM PDT by Terriergal (Ps27:5 "For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in His dwelling;")
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