Beyoncé's embrace of the U.S. flag during her “Cowboy Carter” stage shows may be confusing to her critics and her fans.

From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these ...

In any case, the tale of Old Glory became a classic example of United States patriotism and a nickname for all American flags that followed — generations later, and especially on July Fourth, families ...