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Patriotic Hymns for July 4th – America’s 250th Birthday | God Bless America & More

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Patriotic hymns for July 4th – God Bless America, America the Beautiful, Amazing Grace and more, performed by Rosemary Siemens (vocals u0026 violin) with SaxAndViolin, celebrating America's 250th birthday.

This Independence Day marks a milestone no living American has seen: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. To honor it, we've gathered the great patriotic anthems and the beloved hymns of faith into one peaceful compilation – perfect for your 4th of July gathering, watching fireworks, a quiet moment of gratitude, or worship at home. Wonderful for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day celebrations, church services, and patriotic events all year long.

🎵 SONGS IN THIS PATRIOTIC HYMN COMPILATION:
0:00 God Bless America
1:44 America the Beautiful (instrumental)
3:10 The Star-Spangled Banner
6:30 Battle Hymn of the Republic (Glory, Glory Hallelujah)
10:19 America the Beautiful
13:17 Amazing Grace
17:10 Eternal Father, Strong to Save (The Navy Hymn)
21:57 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
26:29 It Is Well With My Soul (When Peace Like a River)
33:47 Blessed Assurance
37:42 Faith of Our Fathers
42:32 How Great Thou Art (instrumental)

🎻 PERFORMERS:
– Tracks 1–3 — SaxAndViolin (Rosemary Siemens on violin, Eli Bennett on saxophone)
– Tracks 4–12 — Rosemary Siemens (vocals u0026 violin)

đź’¬ Which hymn means the most to you this July 4th? Tell us in the comments.

â–¶ WATCH NEXT – More hymn compilations: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFkR2-Jul4mlpGE1G8jrc0KK3OHURfdhyu0026si=gQ98Ybbby-KTGqEH

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🎧 Download exclusive hymn MP3s from Rosemary Siemens: https://www.patreon.com/rosemarysiemens
đź’ż Hymn CDs u0026 digital albums: https://rosemarysiemens.com/store
🎼 Sheet music: https://rosemarysiemens.com/store

Rosemary Siemens is an award-winning violinist and vocalist on a mission to Bring Back the Hymns. SaxAndViolin is her instrumental duo with her husband, saxophonist Eli Bennett.

Happy 250th birthday, America.

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America’s 250th Birthday Arrives at a Dangerous Moment | Heather Cox Richardson

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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the country is grappling with fundamental questions about power, democracy, and national identity. So who better to help make sense of this moment than historian and bestselling author Heather Cox Richardson?

Katie sits down with the writer behind Letters from an American for a wide-ranging conversation about how Washington, D.C., is being reshaped in Donald Trump's image, the legal theory underpinning efforts to expand presidential power, and why some scholars see echoes of controversial political ideas from the past. They also discuss the rise of Christian nationalism, whether Democrats have found a compelling message, and Heather's new series, 250 to 250, which explores the people, places, and ideals that define America.

Part history lesson, part civic conversation, and part therapy session for anxious Americans, this episode explores how we got here, where we may be headed, and what reasons for hope still remain. As always, Heather brings context, clarity, and perspective to a moment that feels anything but normal.

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Trump’s Approval Rating Hits New Low, America’s 250th Party is a Mess & Iran War May Be Over Soon?

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We are now officially 159 days from the midterm elections, Trump’s approval ratings have sunk to an all-time low even though he has “done more” than any President ever, the DOJ is now going after one of Trump’s victims E. Jean Carroll who accused him of sexually assaulting her, in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary the Treasury Department is looking to print special Trump $250 bills, they’re also lining up entertainment for the “Great American State Fair” and the lineup is shaping up to be a real dud, there will be a mass pardoning ceremony as part of the semi-quincentennial celebration, the US and Iran have reportedly reached another tentative deal to potential end the war he says we won three months ago, the State Department posted a very upbeat message for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, RFK Jr can’t stop picking up snakes, and another edition of This Week in Florida.

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