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Forum: The Trailer Park

Jul 7th 2010, 11:23 am

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How do Brits react when they hear Star Spangled Banner?

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Posted By Hank.C

Re: How do Brits react when they hear Star Spangled Banner?

I didn't know that "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", the the unofficial national anthem of US until 1931, used the same tune as "God save the Queen".

It will be funny had US continued using that song...

Forum: The Trailer Park

Jul 7th 2010, 7:35 am

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How do Brits react when they hear Star Spangled Banner?

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Posted By Hank.C

Re: How do Brits react when they hear Star Spangled Banner?

Are the descendant of John Stafford Smith still receiving royalty everytime Star Spangled Banner is played/sung publicly?;)

Forum: The Trailer Park

Jul 7th 2010, 5:32 am

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How do Brits react when they hear Star Spangled Banner?

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Posted By Hank.C

How do Brits react when they hear Star Spangled Banner?

I read that the tune was originally from a popular British drinking song back in 18/19th Century. Is it still sung in Britain?

Forum: USA

Jun 3rd 2010, 10:08 am

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Moving to LA end of July - Advice Needed PLEASE

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Posted By Hank.C

Re: Moving to LA end of July - Advice Needed PLEASE

As someone has said above, LA is huge sprawling city with many sub-cities interconnect with each other. While LA has its fine share of nice and swank neighborhood (e.g. Rancho Palo Verdes, West...

Forum: USA

Jun 3rd 2010, 9:19 am

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Relocating

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Posted By Hank.C

Re: Relocating

I am not how it works but my grandma, came to this country at her 60's , has never worked in US, was eligible for Medicare when she reached 65. She received one of the top-notched services at one of...

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