We remember lots of Civil War songs. But the American Revolution produced only one enduring hit: 'Yankee Doodle.' How come?

At any celebration of American patriotism, you will hear the song Yankee Doodle played, but what does it mean, and where did ...

ALBANY, N.Y. – Wish "Yankee Doodle" a happy 250th birthday. Maybe. The original lyrics to one of America's best-known songs, one associated with the American Revolution, were actually written a couple ...

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These artists share a similar style to George M. Cohan, blending elements of stage show, proud themes, and early American musical theatre with catchy melodies.

And with the girls be handy! This Fourth of July, Americans across the United States will gather together, as they have so many times in the past, to participate in the time-honored American tradition ...

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