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American Anthem

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English - July 04, 2019 04:01 - 26 minutes - 25.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 14.4K ratings
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The Star-Spangled Banner is the official anthem for the United States, but there are plenty of songs that have become informal American anthems for millions of people. This week, we share three stories from NPR Music's American Anthem series that highlight the origins of songs that have become ingrained in American culture.

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