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Steve Cohen: “I think there are probably some significance that the anthem 'Dixie,' which was so prevalent and popular in the South…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2019
I think there are probably some significance that the anthem 'Dixie,' which was so prevalent and popular in the South says 'Old times there are not forgotten,' and they are not forgotten with voting rights.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen highlights the historical significance of the anthem 'Dixie' in relation to voting rights.

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