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The fight over campaign songs-USA Politics

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“High Hopes,” originally written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the 1959 film A Hole in the Head, was adapted with new lyrics to support John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. The version sung by Frank Sinatra, who was a vocal supporter of Kennedy, helped boost the campaign’s visibility and appeal. The upbeat … Read more

Kamala Harris to accept presidential nomination on final day of the Democratic convention

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Kamala Harris to accept the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. This will conclude a four-day event marked by notable endorsements from President Biden, former Presidents Obama and Clinton, and even some figures from her Republican opponent’s former administration. The fourth and final night’s theme, “For Our Future,” will … Read more