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The national anthem, 1986
America's national anthem was chosen just over 50 years ago - is it time to salute to a new tune? This archive edition of Letter from America was recorded by one of two listeners, who between them taped and labelled over...
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The national anthem, 1986 is an episode from Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: Alistair Cooke's Letter from America Rediscovered by BBC. America's national anthem was chosen just over 50 years ago - is it time to salute to a new tune?...
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This episode belongs to Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: Alistair Cooke's Letter from America Rediscovered.
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Published Jul 18, 1987, 14:43 long, audio available.
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