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A Capitol Fourth - America's Independence Day Celebration
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Music Lovers

What view does the A Capitol Fourth conductor have during The Star-Spangled Banner?

The National Symphony Orchestra
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
A television monitor
The crowd and the U.S. Capitol
The score of The Star-Spangled Banner

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Sights & Sounds of A Capitol Fourth

Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin sings the patriotic classic "My Country Tis' of Thee" during her stirring performance on A Capitol Fourth 2002.
What the Fourth Means to You

Patriotic Notes and Quotes