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From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these ...
A sold-out soccer game in San Diego becomes a metaphor for American unity when the crowd's collective singing of the national ...
Every year we republish the Declaration of Independence. 2025 is different. Read it with friends. Read it with family. Read ...
The poem that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, is 130 years old today, and despite the threats to democracy, it resonates more than ever.
The poem that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, is 130 years old today, and it resonates more than ever.
Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?
About the anthem: Has sung it at Timberwolves, Wild and Minnesota Twins games in an Americana style with a touch of country. ...
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A survey of American patriotic music | Music Column
Music has played a role and still plays a role in arousing patriotic feelings. From the earliest days music has played its ...
The Star Spangled Banner will be played a bit louder and prouder than normal on any event happening over this weekend.
National star-spangled banner centennial, Baltimore, Maryland, September 6 to 13, 1914 by National star-spangled banner centennial commission; O'Connell, Frank Albert, 1886-; Coyle, William F ...
When Francis Scott Key penned the words to what became our national anthem, he ended it with a question. Some think the ...
As Americans prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of independence, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has questions.