Ordinarily I refrain from responding to the “Left Side of the Prairie” column. However, when Mr. Lapadat felt compelled to publicize that the United Nations had once again declared Norway to ...

By William H. Kittelson Ordinarily I refrain from responding to the “Left Side of the Prairie” column. However, when Mr. Lapadat felt compelled to publicize that the United Nations had once again ...

But where do the lyrics come from, and what’s the history of the ... In the 19th century, ‘Hail, Columbia’ was used at official functions, alongside ‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’ – whose tune is the same ...

Kelly Clarkson Sings 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' at Inauguration Day 2013 5 ... His powerful and poetic lyrics resonated with the themes of change and hope.

my country, tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring.” He added, “And because ...

Aretha Franklin’s stunning performance of “My Country ‘Tis Of Thee” at Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009 is one of the most memorable moments of the turn of the decade.

At former President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009, Aretha Franklin sang "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, pianist Gabriela Montero and clarinetist ...

To hear that their heroic acts were almost erased from history by the branch of the U.S. Armed Forces they helped, is a slap in the face of Black America, says Bea Hines.

Sewell continued with heartfelt appeals for unity and liberty, incorporating words from the patriotic hymn "My Country, ’Tis of Thee" and concluding with an adaptation of King’s vision ...

With the eyes of the world on her, she also encouraged the audience to join her in the song which saw former president Joe Biden and vice-president Kamala Harris sing the words ... Aretha Franklin ...

Meanwhile, the first inauguration of Mr Obama in 2009 saw Aretha Franklin perform My Country Tis Of Thee at the swearing-in, while the new president and his wife Michelle were serenaded by ...

“When they see the adults wanting to invest in them, when they believe in a good cause like this moment for our students, you don’t have words ... “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and ...