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The Brown-Headed Cowbird

From the February 1993 Print Edition

There has always been a segment of the American population that wants to dump the “Star Spangled Banner” in favor of “America the Beautiful.” Proponents of the change argue that the present national anthem is too bellicose and misrepresents the warm and fuzzy people we really are. However, . . . . Continue Reading »