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America

Samuel Francis Smith

America

America

Samuel Francis Smith

America is a patriotic poem written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831. It is best known for its opening line, 'My country, 'tis of thee,' and has been set to music, becoming a popular anthem in the United States. The poem expresses themes of national pride and liberty, making it a significant piece in American literary history. It was featured in the Weekly Poetry project by LibriVox in July 2010.

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Samuel Francis Smith
Samuel Francis Smith

Hymn writer best known for the patriotic song 'America.'

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