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By Espie Estrella, About.com Guide to Music Education since 2005

The President's Hymn - Thanksgiving Music

Wednesday November 23, 2005
In 1863, a song was composed by William Augustus Muhlenberg and Joseph W. Turner to honor the new holiday established by President Abraham Lincoln. The song is called "The President's Hymn". Here are some information about the history and men behind this music as well as links to the music sheet and lyrics of the said song.

This Day In Music History: 1903 - Enrico Caruso made his debut in "Rigoletto" at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.

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