The US celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, a remarkable milestone for a nation that nearly ended before its first 100 years. Professor Greg Jackson and the Westmoreland Symphony combine powerful storytelling with music in the epic tale of the first American century. From bold Declaration through a devastating Civil War, witness the resilience of an unlikely union that became a nation.
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The Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony
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First 100 years of U.S. history told by Professor Greg Jackson with the Westmoreland Symphony. (1h 57m 28s)
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