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‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer
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In the first of two articles celebrating this patriotic song, this installment of “The Art of Liberty” brings out the beauty of Irving Berlin’s anthem.
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‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer
Music| By
Tiffany Brannan

‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer

In the first of two articles celebrating this patriotic song, this installment of “The Art of Liberty” brings out the beauty of Irving Berlin’s anthem.
Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President
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Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President

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Family Roots: How My Great-Uncle Inspired in Me a Curiosity and Love for the Past
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A CIA agent and an ex-Air Force pilot are stranded at the top of the world, and everybody’s coming after them.
Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’
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In the first part of this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we learn how a church organist and college professor created ‘America the Beautiful.’
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‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson
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From boyhood companions to fellow founders, Jefferson’s enduring friendships influenced both his character and the nation he helped build.
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In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a religious man deeply aware of his human flaws.
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