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Saturday, April 29, 2006

Anthems Past, Present, and Future

For those who are all hot and bothered by the Hispanic rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, Hugh Hewitt reminds us that we ripped off the British national anthem, "God Save the Queen" and renamed it "My Country Tis Of Thee". What is more, the same melody is the national anthem of Liechtenstein, and has also served as an anthem for Germany, Denmark, Russia, Sweden, and Switzerland.

So, Hewitt asks, are those who "are upset with the British music producer ripping off the Star Spangled banner are also calling for an end to the singing of 'My Country Tis of Thee?'"

Good point.

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