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Washington, D.C.'s Official Song and Why You've Never Heard It

Why haven't most Washingtonians heard the District's official song?

Aired 12/12/2022 | Rating NR

Boundary Stones

Washington, D.C.'s Official Song and Why You've Never Heard It

Special | 2m 29s

Why haven't most Washingtonians heard the District's official song?

In 1951, a contest to compose an official song for Washington, D.C. attracted thousands of entries and the winning tune was widely celebrated. So why haven't most Washingtonians ever heard it?

Aired 12/12/2022 | Rating NR

Boundary Stones is a local public television program presented by WETA

Boundary Stones

Washington, D.C.'s Official Song and Why You've Never Heard It

Special | 2m 29s

In 1951, a contest to compose an official song for Washington, D.C. attracted thousands of entries and the winning tune was widely celebrated. So why haven't most Washingtonians ever heard it?

Aired 12/12/2022 | Rating NR

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