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The national anthem, 1986

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: Alistair Cooke's Letter from America Rediscovered by BBC

Jul 18, 198714:43Society & Culture

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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