My Country, 'Tis of Thee

"My Country, 'Tis of Thee," also known as "America," is an American patriotic song. The melody is the same as that of the British national anthem, God Save the Queen.

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American - Patriotic song - National anthem - God Save the Queen

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The lyrics to "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" were written in 1831 by Reverend Samuel Francis Smith of Boston's Park Street Church. The song served as a de facto national anthem for much of the 19th century.

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1831 - Samuel Francis Smith - Boston's - Park Street Church - 19th century

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