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GAD186 E Pluribus Unum: Three American Prayers in Poem and Song

Jan. 26

1:30-2:45 p.m.

Church of the Holy Comforter

Jim Kilgore

The class will examine three of the stories behind the nation's moving patriotic songs. The program relates the history of both lyrics and tunes of the oft-heard pieces: "America the Beautiful," Lift Every Voice and Sing" and "God Bless America"

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 01/26/26 and ending on 01/26/26

Times:

01:30pm-02:45pm CST

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Instructor:

Jim Kilgore Jim Kilgore

Jim Kilgore

No biographical information available.

Location:

Church of the Holy Comforter
156 South 9th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5361

Session ID:

LL-2601-EPUTAP-01

Price:

Included in Course Package : $0.00

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