Elvis Presley‘s “Don’t Cry Daddy” doesn’t sound like a political song. However, it was inspired by a dark day in American history, specifically an event from the Vietnam War. The writer of the song ...

Abraham's daughter -- Artillerist's oath -- Babylon is fallen -- Battle hymn of the republic -- Brave boys are they -- Battle-cry of freedom -- Columbia, the gem of the ocean -- Do they miss me at ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord: He is trampling ...

Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) gave the United States — and the world — some of the most inspirational words ever written. She penned "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in November 1861, during a wartime ...

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