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CBS News Radio Independence Day Special 2025 - Hour 2

CBS News Radio Independence Day Special 2025 - Hour 2

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 On the Independence Day Special from CBS News Radio, host Gil Gross looks at the origin of the song God Bless America, which for many people has become a second national anthem. But why did Irving Berlin keep it locked in a desk drawer for 21 years before finally recording it? You will learn the surprising answer here. We will also hear from Professor Akhil Amar about The Words That Made Us, a fascinating look at the ferocious negotiations that took place to determine what did, and what did not, make it into the Constitution. Finally, Maya Jasonoff tells us about the Tory story, when tens of thousands of British loyalists fled America when Britain lost the revolution. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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