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Washington, D.C.'s Official Song and Why You've Never Heard It

In 1951, a contest to compose an official song for Washington, D.C. attracted thousands of entries and the winning tune was widely celebrated. So why haven't most Washingtonians ever heard it?

Washington, D.C.'s Official Song and Why You've Never Heard It

2m 29s

In 1951, a contest to compose an official song for Washington, D.C. attracted thousands of entries and the winning tune was widely celebrated. So why haven't most Washingtonians ever heard it?

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