"Sounds of America" Presents Music of American Politics
The American political process has been intertwined with music as long as there has been a United States of America. From "Follow Washington," one of many songs written in praise of George Washington, to the popular theme songs used by present-day candidates, to songs of satire and protest, every election cycle has had its accompanying soundtrack.
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Book Release: "The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of an American Icon"
The dramatic story of the flag that inspired the national anthem—and of the Smithsonian's effort to save it for generations to come—is told for the first time in this new book in lavishly illustrated form. The book is co-authored by current and former museum curators Lonn Taylor, Kathleen M. Kendrick, and Jeffrey L. Brodie, and features a foreword by Ralph Lauren.
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