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While celebrating the Fourth of July this holiday weekend, enjoy some music that reminds you what it means to be American and have the freedom that many other countries do not. Some major artists have written songs about war, peace, ruling the world, freedom, and stereotypes. Here’s a variety of songs that highlight the U.S.A.

John Mellencamp – Pink Houses