Deryk Barker ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
>According to the New Oxford Companion, GSTQ has been used by 'about
>20' other countries for their anthem. INcluding, of course, the USA...
>
>[Sorry, but the national anthem of the US is based on a different tune. We
>do have a version of GSTQ with somewhat different lyrics, but it's not our
>anthem. -Dave]
Dave, are you saying that My Country 'tis of Thee has never been the
US anthem?
Deryk Barker
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[Yes. -Dave]