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Reuniting For America 250

7/4/202622 min

In 1975, a fourth-grade class in Alexander City, Alabama wrote a song called "My Grand American Home" for America's bicentennial—one that even caught the attention of Governor George Wallace. Fifty years later, that same class reunited to re-record the song for America's 250th birthday, with their original teacher, 84-year-old Miss Holdridge, joining them. Daily Wire reporter Lynden Blake shares the full story—including her mom's campaign to get it in front of President Trump—with Tim Rice on this special July 4th episode of Behind the Story.

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Clips

Mom's Oval Office Ambition
George Wallace Telegram Surprise
First-Ever Podcast Anthem Performance
Keepsakes Lost, Song Reborn
Rediscovering Patriotic Pride

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  3. Tim Rice· Host0:47

    Hello, I'm Tim Rice, and welcome to a special July 4th edition of Behind the Story. I am joined today by my esteemed colleague Linden Blake, Daily Wire reporter and host of the That's So Criminal podcast. Linden, thank you so much for joining me today.

  4. Linden Blake· Guest1:05

    You know, it is an honor to talk a little July 4th with my founding father extraordinaire, Tim Rice.

  5. Tim Rice· Host1:12

    I love that. So this episode is coming to you folks at home on July 4th, American Independence Day, the 250th anniversary of American independence. But it is also July 4th themed, and this is maybe my favorite America 250 story that we've published

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