b'First Recognition of the American Flag by a Foreign Government | Edward Moran, 1898 | Public DomainThe History of theHow to Listen To and Understand United States Navy Great Music, 3rd EditionBroadcast February 21March 7 Broadcast March 8April 10Anchors aweigh . the unofficial song of theAs Professor Greenburg sees it, Music is capable U.S. Navy is one of the most recognizable songs inof transmitting an abundance of expressive, the worldreflecting the international standinghistorical, even philosophical information, of our maritime role. Although currently beingprovided our antennas are up and aimed in the challenged as the worlds most powerful navy, atright direction. Simplistically, then, you can least by China, the U.S. Navy has always playedview these engaging lectures as an antenna a vital role in both resolving conflicts and foreignadjustment. More complex is an understanding policy. Beyond this geopolitical function, though,of how music allows us to tap into the social, the Navys history is a poignant human story ofcultural, and aesthetic traditions of different commitment and valor spanning 250 years. cultures. Whether its the profound influence Craig Symonds is Professor Emeritus of History atof spirituality on Bach or the effect of the the Naval Academy and a former Professor at theFrench Revolution on Beethoven, youll US Naval War College. His book Decision at Sea:enjoy discovering how such forces have Five Naval Battles That Shaped American Historyimpacted the lives of musics creators and won the Roosevelt Prize in Naval History. listeners over time. Dr. Robert Greenberg is Music Historian-in-Residence withSan Francisco Performances. He has recordedmore than 500 lectures on composers and classical music genres. 52'