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In the 1860s Union troops proudly marched to "Battle Hymn of the Republic" while Confederate soldiers defiantly belted out "Dixie." In less than 50 years, both of these songs had shed their previous identities and were reborn as American patriotic anthems.

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In this talk, Dr. James Davis, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Musicology and Civil War expert, explores this remarkable transformation, uncovering who was involved in this reshaping of memories and why, and how later listeners have responded ... being left to praise, condemn, or justify pieces that were already considered American anthems.

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