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References
- ↑ [Music for Patriotis, Politicians, and Presidents, (26) Vera Brodsky Lawrence, 1975]
- ↑ [The History of American Music, (141) Louis C. Elson, 1904]
- ↑ Andrlik, Todd (March 12, 2014). "John Dickinson's Hit Single: Liberty Song". Journal of the American Revolution.
- ↑ [The History of American Music, (142) Louis C. Elson, 1904]