I took my young son to a ballgame. After buying way more snacks than we needed, we found our seats just in time for the National Anthem. I reminded him to remove his hat and place it over his heart.

As Americans prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of independence, “The Star-Spangled Banner” has questions.

The past offered little guidance for President Trump on whether to make a major policy announcement on the Fourth of July, ...

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Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

Friday's closing ceremony for the Danville Rotary Club’s Field of Honor — now something of a summer tradition in the city — ...

America remains a beacon of opportunity. It is still rich with countless people across regions who care and uplift. Yet, these are difficult ...

Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

About the Spanish-language version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the War of 1812 battle of Fort McHenry in Maryland. The title ...

About the Spanish-language version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Key was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the War of 1812 battle of Fort McHenry in Maryland. The title ...

Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and ...

This Fourth of July, during a day of parades, baseball and barbecues, somewhere, close by, a marching band surely will be ...