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The Star Spangled Banner
In a time when as many as two out of every three Americans do not know the words to their own National Anthem, this article provides some much needed answers.
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Conan the Patriot and the Star Spangled Banner
A review of the animated Internet Movie, Conan the Patriot.
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Making the Star-Spangled Banner
Some 350,000 hand-sewn stitches were used in making the wool bunting flag that would fly over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
If you thought you knew the American National Anthem, check out the complete lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Patriotic American Anthems
Throughout the history of the United States these five pieces of music have rallied support, called people to arms, and comforted in times of sorrow.
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A Flag to Inspire a Poet
Francis Scott Key is inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" during the attack on Fort McHenry.
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Anthems -- "The Heaven-Rescued Land"
What is it about national anthems that so affects us? What do their complete verses reveal, that may not be apparent from the single verse we typically learned in school?
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As We Heal
Personal experience from Tuesday's tragedy, as well as a copy of "The Star Spangled Banner."
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Fourth Of July Fun
Fourth of July fun for the family. Come on! Join the festivities and let your voice be heard.
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Mary Pickersgill’s American Flag
Mary Pickersgill, during the War of 1812, is commissioned to make an American flag to fly above Fort McHenry
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Baltimore and Baseball
Enjoy Eutaw Street with some Boog's BBQ, a little right field boogie and you have hit the home run of good times. No strike-outs here!
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Johnny Fitzgerald is Home Again
Fitzgerald's takes on James Jackson Storrow and sings out oh so sweetly. His voice is like pure honey to his voters.
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Songs for the 4th of July
Looking for a cool collection of songs to play on your ipod at your 4th of July celebration? Here are a bunch of American celebration classics for any backyard barbeque.
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The Customer Still Isn't Right
You can't give the customer what he asks for, but you can still make sure he leaves happy.
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Tony Pastor
The story takes Pastor from an eight-year-old New York Lower West-Side street comedy singer to one of the most respected impresarios Broadway has ever seen.
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Happy Independence Days!
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a musical look at national holidays and anthems of plus other patriotic music.

Concord Birthplace of the USA
Concord Massachusetts is the birthplace of modern America, here the first British deaths in the American War of Independence occured and a nation was born.
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In the Face of Tragedy
In the face of the tragedy that struck America this week, it is impossible to return to normal life -- the everyday routines of school, homework, and afterschool activities seem mundane and pointless. It is difficult even to sit down with a good book or to write about the sadness, fear, and anger that has overcome America. Even for those who live outside of the U.S., it is hard to think of anything other than the events in New York, how you can help, and what will happen to the United States. For kids and teens around the world, a variety of websites exist to provide information and answer questions.
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Jimi Hendrix: Best Guitarist Ever
Jimi Hendrix's 'Hey Joe' and 'Are You Experienced?' made the UK take notice of his unique brand of psychedelic rock. This UK success led to Monterey and fame in the US
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Rachmaninoff CD Review
Displaying both technical virtuosity and expressive artistry, Rachmaninoff performs both his own original compositions and the works of fellow Russians.
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Baseball Traditions and Rituals
Through its American history, baseball has revolved around tradition and ritual, from performing the Chicken Dance, the Wave and the Seventh Inning Stretch.
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Campfire Songs
Summer is fast approaching and campfire sing alongs are sure to follow. Do you need some help remembering the words to your favorite campfire songs?
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John Philip Sousa
Of all American musicians and composers, one name ranks as the most historically prominent: John Philip Sousa, his marches, and his legacy stand for all time.
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Kronos Quartet Plays Sigur Rós
The San Francisco-based Kronos String Quartet releases an album featuring peace and politics, ambiance and amplification, Sigur Rós and Jimi Hendrix.
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Poets and Patriotism
This is the first article in the series on Poets and Patriotism! I thought this might be a good series in lieu of the American tragedy that occurred one month ago.
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Robert Goddard, Rocket Pioneer
An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926.
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Songs for July 4
Reviews patriotic music suitable for children, includes links to patriotic music on the web.
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Black Gold, 1924 Kentucky Derby
Owned by loyal Oklahomans, trained in old-school fashion, Black Gold showed early form and fulfilled a man's lifetime dream, gushing into a winner at Churchill Downs.
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Columbus Jazz Orchestra in Colorado
The 21st Annual Bravo! Vail Valley Festival kicked off to a bold and brassy start on Wednesday, June 25 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre in Vail, Colorado.
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Elements of Music: Melody
Melody, the first building block of music.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald & The Great Gatsby
Biographical information and insight into F.Scott Fitzgerald's most widely-taught novel.
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June Poet - James Weldon Johnson
Born June 17, 1871, in Jacksonville, Florida, Johnson wrote the poem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," in 1900 for the celebration of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
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Literary Tribute: Amazing Americans!
Discussion of how books chronicle the tragedies and obstacles that Americans face in our country. The article stems from a trip to New York City's Ground Zero and moves from Francis Scott Key's "Star Spangled Banner" to the development of Washington's Library of Congress and its website where great book authors can be found and National Book Festivals are held.
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Memorial Day Activities
Have fun celebrating Memorial Day with these fun and interactive activities that can help you teach your child why this day is so important.
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Poets and Patriotism: Old Glory
This third article in the series about Poets and Patriotism focuses on the United States flag. It also defines literary terms such as metaphor and simile.
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Real Children
And somewhere along the way - between the dreams and the reality; between the nights they called out for you and the ones when you waited up for them, countless memories live.
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The good people of Wales,
The people of Wales have opened their hearts in response to the events of Sept. 11, 2001,The people of Wales have opened their hearts in response to the events of Sept. 11, 2001
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The Science of Hiccups
Science is still unsure exactly what causes hiccups as well as how to cure them. So what exactly have they learned in their studies?
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Those Other Little Conflicts
The Revolution and the Civil Wars have often been depicted in movies and are often written about. But in between these two events came a number of other key conflicts. The War of 1812 and the Blackhawk War being two. Here are some starting points for finding genealogical history in this era. Your ancestor was too young to have fought with Washington, and too old for the Civil War. Could he have been in the War of 1812?
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Woodstock
Woodstock 1969/99
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F. Scott Fitzgerald & The Great Gatsby
Biographical information and insight into F. Scott Fitzgerald's most widely-taught novel.
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GILDA GRAY, THE SHIMMY QUEEN
Biography of Gilda Gray, whose dance, the shimmy, scandalized audiences, and who appeared in the 1922 Ziegfeld Follies.
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Most Popular Female Singers Top 90s Hits
The '90s saw singers like Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Shania Twain, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston introduce some of today's most downloaded pop music songs.
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Music To Heal
In times of chaos and turmoil, we look to music to ease our pain.

National Day of Prayer & Remembrance
September 14, 2001 had been proclaimed by President Bush as a National Day of Prayer & Rememberance for the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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The Queen's tears for America
The Queen's tears for America at St. Paul's and the Archbishop of Canterbury's words of hope. British public and Royals sign the Book of Condolence at the American Embassy. A 'Requiem for Manhattan' at the Royal Albert Hall. Stuart Buchanan MacWatt describes England's mourning for the slain in New York and Washington.<B>Updated: 25 September 2001</B>
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The Star Gathering
Where do faeries live, and what do they do for entertainment? Fly with me to the far-away stars to find out.
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What Makes a Good Teacher!
While there are many decent teachers in the system, there are really very few good teachers. The educational system in this country provides a very poor environment for them.
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What To Do At A Convention
What can you expect at a dance convention?
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