What Did You Learn in School Today?

Album: Ramblin' Boy (1964)
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  • This song is about the American school system, and how they are misinforming our children with an optimistic outlook on history that's just not true. It's one of many protest songs from Paxton. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Bertrand - Paris, France

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