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 July 5, 2018

It's ironic that we play the 1812 Overture at Fourth of July celebrations

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The 1812 Overture isn't even about the America's War of 1812. So how did music celebrating Russia's pushback against a foreign power become associated with America's Fourth of July? Produced by: Judith Kogan. Image credit: Nicholas Pfosi/Boston Globe via Getty.

Aired July 4, 2018

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    Connie S
    Knowing the history behind this July 4th favorite is fascinating and I hope it is never given the boot just because it wasn’t composed by and American! The music is simply magnificent and the Boston Pops delivery of it is second to none!!
    appreciate appreciated
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