[MR] movement to change the anthem

[Brett W. McCoy]

On Mon, 17 Sep 2001, Jack Warren wrote:

> There is a reason they won't choose 'America, The Beautiful' it is set to
> the tune of 'God Save the King/Queen' the U.K.'s national anthem.
> Interesting that this thread comes up every time patriotism kicks up a
> notch. BTW, the Brits don't take offense to 'The Star Spangled Banner' they
> as well think it is typical of American determination. It earned Francis
> Scott Key his freedom....

I thought "My Country 'Tis of Thee" was the same tune as "God Save the
Queen"...?  America the Beautiful was written by Katharine Lee Bates.

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