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“The Mary Lincoln Polka”


Have you ever heard "The Mary Lincoln Polka," which was premiered on Feb. 5, 1862 at the (now infamous) White House ball? Did you know you can listen to it today? The polka was written in honor of the First Lady by Francis Scala, leader of the U.S. Marine Band.…
Posted on May 18, 2022May 26, 2022 by jsnemerson by jsnemerson
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