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Making Sense of Patriotic Fervor

Language commentator Geoff Nunberg tries to untangle the convoluted syntax of the Star-Spangled Banner and Pledge of Allegiance.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 10, 1987: Interview with John Nichols; Review of Carlo Maria Giulini's album "Don Carlos"; Interview with Cynthia Payne; Commentary on the "Star-Spangled Banner" and …
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The Spanish-Language Anthem

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