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My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Claire Rudolf Murphy
Item #:
9780805082265
Price:
$17.99
“My Country, ’Tis of Thee” is well known as an American patriotic song. What is
less known, however, is that this iconic song has been a beacon of change for
hundreds of years. Generations of protesters and civil rights pioneers have created
new lyrics, beginning in royalist Britain and continuing through conflicts in colonial
times, the American Revolution, the suffragist and labor movements, and the
struggles for black and Native American civil rights. This beautifully illustrated
picture books gives new life and meaning to a familiar tune and provides an
important context for understanding the role of this composition in American
history. Book, 46 pages.
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