[MR] movement to change the anthem

[Craig Levin]

Manus:

> 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....

Actually, you're thinking of "My Country, "Tis of Thee". "America
the Beautiful" was written by Irving Berlin in the early years of
the 20th century.

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