One Song, Two Wars, and an Enduring American Anthem: The Story Behind 'God Bless America' ^44.6%

RedState - By Bob Hoge - 7/4/2026, 6:30 AM

Politically Right Leaning Bias 29.3% - Biased Writer Voice 25.7% - Appeal to Emotion 22.7%

Like Christmas, Independence Day is famous for its songs. There are so many of them that bring home the patriotism of the holiday, our gratitude for our forefathers for creating a more perfect union, and our love of America. Think, the *Star‑Spangled Banner*, *America the Beautiful*, Lee Greenwood’s *God Bless the U.S.A.*, and lately,... more