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Songs of America by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw — WisdomDeck honest review
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Songs of America

by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw

American history through its music, from Yankee Doodle to Born in the U.S.A., with McGraw's notes on the songs. Lively and patriotic.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Songs carry history.
  2. Music unites.
  3. Listen as you read.

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History in song.

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