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Songs Showing Early Resentment of Taxation


In 1765 we begin to find references to the colonies’ resentment of their treatment by England. One of the earliest was a ballad called American Taxation, written soon after the … Continue reading


Early American Songs


Dickinson’s “Liberty Song”

John Dickinson of Delaware is generally credited with being the author of the first patriotic song in America. Dickinson was an ardent patriot, even though he did … Continue reading


Songs in Honor of Washington


The songs of the years following the Revolution show to what a great extent Washington was idolized. A “New Song” which appeared in the Philadelphia Continental Journal of April 7, … Continue reading