On Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:44:55 -0700, "Mike Morris WA6ILQ"

> BTW, how many folks know that the 1812 Overture (full
> title: Festival Overture "The Year 1812" in E flat major,
> Opus 49) is about France invading Russia during the
> Napoleonic Wars?  Despite being a staple at July 4th
> events it has nothing to do with any US / UK battle.

Mike, 

Agreed.  Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever" is a far superior "theme"
for the 4th of July!  (GRIN!)

Nate 
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