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The History Behind The Vice President's Song, 'Hail, Columbia!'

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We’re all familiar with the tune Hail to the Chief,  as the President’s anthem.  But, did you know the Vice President has one as well?  We’ll discover the history behind the Vice President’s theme song, Hail Columbia,  with Deane Root, professor and curator for the Center for American Music at the University of Pittsburgh.

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