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How Stravinsky's Version Of 'The Star Spangled Banner' Landed Him In Hot Water

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Igor Stravinsky (AP)
Igor Stravinsky (AP)

Does this photo really show composer Igor Stravinsky getting booked by the Boston Police Department for re-harmonizing the Star Spangled Banner?

Short answer: no. Long answer: when it comes to performing the National Anthem in Massachusetts, it's surprisingly easy to end up on the wrong side of the law.

Guest

Carly Carioli, contributing editor for POLITICO and former editor in chief of Boston Magazine. He tweets @carlycarioli.

This segment aired on July 1, 2016.

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