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Star-Spangled Mash-up #SSB200

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James Wolf of the Library of Congress has created a fantastic video compilation of some of our audio and visual treasures related to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” View the video below and peruse more recordings, sheet music and memorabilia via the Songs of America portal.

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Have a happy and safe Independence Day!

 

"The Star-Spangled Banner"
“The Star-Spangled Banner” (New York: Currier & Ives, Late 19th Century)

Poets and Patriotism:
The 200th Birthday of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Thursday, July 3, 2014 (Thomas Jefferson Building)

Panel Discussion (12:30pm-Whittall Pavilion)
Mark Clague, University of Michigan
Susan Key, Star Spangled Music Foundation
James Wintle, Music Division, Library of Congress
Free, no tickets required

Concert (2:00pm-Coolidge Auditorium)
Thomas Hampson, baritone
Matthew Thompson, pianist
University of Michigan Alumni Chorus
Free, tickets required. Advance tickets sold-out. RUSH tickets available at the box office, beginning at 12:00pm.
Program Booklet

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