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On January 13, 1854, Anthony Faas received a U.S. patent for the accordion, giving official recognition to an instrument that would become the soundtrack of immigrant communities, working-class celebrations, and cultural traditions worldwide. Despite later becoming the target of jokes, the accordion survived and thrived, proving that accessibility and authenticity matter more than sophistication. This is the story of how one patent validated the music of millions.

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