In the 1840s, my ancestors escaped the true drudgery of 19th century Norwegian living standards by sailing to America and settling in these parts, where we have toiled, rejoiced, and slowly reproduced ...

Central Michigan Life's editorial team breaks down President Donald Trump's executive orders and how they could affect ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...