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The Nation's Birthday

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Parent Issue
Day
28
Month
June
Year
1893
Copyright
Public Domain
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Columbla, gem of llio wvt. J'eerless thou art. alone doth stand, A continent by freedom biest, Bright banners lloat o'er all thy land. From mountain peak to peaceful rafe, From ocean dcpths to bnbbtlng rill. We ever hear tliesame sweet talo Of peace on earth. to man good will. Of all the nations of theearth, Wliat one can such a record show Of purity and stcrlinic worth Among her men of year.i oi On historica' pago forevormore Their names shall blend harmonlously As those who openod wide the door, Freedom for all postei-ity. Unfurl our ulorious fiag once more. Ring out in clarión tonca Reata, Amld the glare of cannon's ruar, Tlie nation's yearly grand amen. This day of days, alono it stands A prioeldss gem of lustroiis huo, Becuivd to na li patriot hands, A loyal bami to right 'er true. The stars and Ftripea, Iqpg r.iay they wave, Qrand emblem of a land that's freo. Jliffht and oppression found one grave; ■ Theraon was rearcil sweet liberty. And while the solden Kunset rays In radiance flash across the earth We'd offer up to God all praise For noble deeda that gave our Fourth.

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Old News
Ann Arbor Courier