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http://www.thenation.com/blog/168719/top-ten-july-4th-songs

Not enough Americans are aware that much of what we consider our patriotic culture, especially our iconic music, was created by artists and writers of decidedly left-wing sympathies, as Peter Drier and Richard Flacks have documented.

Three years ago, I posted a list of what I called the Top Twelve Most Patriotic Songs Ever. I’ve rethought those selections, consulted with various experts and now can present my heavily revised and highly debatable list of Top Ten July 4th Songs.
Peter Rothberg