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 ...

The U.S. Army Field Band’s Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus perform a heartfelt rendition of “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” arranged by Sgt. 1st Class Paul White. This moving musical tribute ...

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12 One of my favorite patriotic songs is “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Years ago, when I ...

As the U.S. says goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, you can watch a continuous stream of the many public memorial events dedicated to the 39th president. You can also learn more about his ...

No country in the world has been so blessed by God as has America. By looking at the hymns and songs our early forefathers sang, we get a glimpse of our historical roots that made us free and ...

“My Country, 'Tis of Thee” is also known simply as “America.” Baptist minister Samuel Francis Smith originally wrote the song while studying at Andover Theological Seminary in 1831 ...

One word: "Awesome." That's the description that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar gave to The New York Times earlier this year upon descending from the crown of the Statue of Liberty. It's a rare ...

Corny album cover aside, Hayes Carll's "You Get It All" (Dualtone) is sensational, beginning with the exceptional album opener "Nice Things," which not only features a female God (yes!) but also a ...

US Naval Academy glee club sings 'My Country Tis of Thee' at Jimmy Carter lying in state ceremony . To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app. Download the 11Alive app.

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 ...