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Star Spangled Banner (Francis Scott Key's lyrics)
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Trail of Tears
The forced relocation of Native Americans from North Georgia to the west. The conditions were brutal and resulted in the deaths of around 6,000 people. -
Slave Songs of the United States
Was the first effort to preserve the music of America’s slaves in a written format. -
Cajun: (1st commercial recording)
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“God Bless America" (Kate Smith's Original Recording)
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Marian Anderson sings at the Lincoln Memorial
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"This Land is Your Land" (Guthrie's Recording)
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Folk Song U.S.A.: the 111 Best American Ballads
Was widely published, addressed current political issues for the time such as anti-fascism, health insurance coverage, and cultural awareness. -
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“We Shall Overcome” (when adopted by the Civil Rights mvt)