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2 days ago · ‘Mississippi Goddam’ quickly became a rallying cry for civil rights activists, with the song a defining moment in the cultural aspect of the movement. Simone’s deeply emotional, compelling performance of the song captured the deep anger and hurt felt by the Black community all over the United States and would be expanded upon tenfold by Simone over the next few years.
2 days ago · "The Star-Spangled Banner" was first recognized for official use by the United States Navy in 1889. On March 3, 1931, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution (46 Stat. 1508) making the song the official national anthem of the United States, which President Herbert Hoover signed into law.
5 days ago · Learn 50 United States of America Name with Capitals for Kids and Abbreviation of USA!!
5 days ago · Big Blue Sky’s work adds to a centuries-long tradition of music inspired and transported by the Mississippi River. The river’s role as a major shipping artery and a force of nature, as well as its historical and cultural significance to the nation, make it an easy thing to write about.
5 days ago · U.S. States in Song Titles Trivia Quiz All of the songs have a U.S State as part of their title. But can you identify the other information required to successfully make your way across the country?
2 days ago · Mississippi is the 32nd largest by area and 35th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states and has the lowest per-capita income. Jackson is both the state's capital and largest city. Greater Jackson is the state's most populous metropolitan area, with a population of 591,978 in 2020.
2 days ago · During 1900-60, Mississippi voted for Democrats except for the 1948 election. Mississippi is not a swing state and Republicans are projected to win the state comfortably in 2024. It is firmly part of the conservative Christian belt in the southern United States that votes Republican. Mississippi has not produced a president.
