Adams and Liberty (American patriotic song)

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"Adams and Liberty" is a 1798 American patriotic song celebrating President John Adams and national independence, set to the same melody later used for "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf American patriotic song
political song
associatedWith Federalist Party
linked to: Federalists

John Adams presidency
celebrates President John Adams
linked to: John Adams

national independence
countryOfOrigin United States
culturalContext early United States political culture
genre patriotic song
hasSubject American independence
American patriotism
John Adams
hasTheme defense of American liberty
national pride
support for the U.S. government
hasTitle Adams and Liberty
historicalPeriod Federalist Era
isEarlierUseOfMelodyThan The Star-Spangled Banner
language English
medium song
notableFor early use of the melody later used for the U.S. national anthem
publicationDate 1798
setToTuneLaterUsedBy The Star-Spangled Banner
sharesMelodyWith The Star-Spangled Banner
usesMelodyOf To Anacreon in Heaven
yearComposed 1798

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To Anacreon in Heaven hasMelodyUsedBy Adams and Liberty
linked to: Adams and Liberty (American patriotic song)
To Anacreon in Heaven relatedWork Adams and Liberty (American patriotic song)
Adams and Liberty hasTitle Adams and Liberty
linked to: Adams and Liberty (American patriotic song)