We remember lots of Civil War songs. But the American Revolution produced only one enduring hit: 'Yankee Doodle.' How come?

At any celebration of American patriotism, you will hear the song Yankee Doodle played, but what does it mean, and where did ...

And with the girls be handy! This Fourth of July, Americans across the United States will gather together, as they have so many times in the past, to participate in the time-honored American tradition ...

Wilton Historical Society co-director Allison Sanders explains the origins of Yankee Doodle Dandy, who has a Wilton connection. "Most Americans are familiar with the Yankee Doodle tune, and can recite ...

A tour of a Continental Army encampment to witness the life of the common soldier. The half-hour production shows viewers the everyday sacrifices of Americans fighting the Revolutionary War. Historian ...

BILLERICA — A persistent rain fell over much of Massachusetts Saturday, including in Billerica, but that did not stop dozens of people from lining the sides of Boston Road and the Town Center for the ...

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The vibrant sounds of a decorated symphony orchestra, brought people out by the thousands to enjoy Yankee Doodle Pops on Friday night. The traditional patriotic show put on by the Des Moines Symphony ...

John Sterling, the radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 years, has died at the age of 87. The man, who was born on July 4, 1938, was a real Yankee Doodle Dandy. “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy, a ...

Billerica Yankee Doodle Homecoming began more than 30 years ago as a communitywide, multifaceted event. Today, it is a tradition draped in history. Held on Sept. 23, the day began with a parade ...

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"Yankee Doodle Dandy" is rah-rah, rousingly American and great box office, no matter how you slice it. It's a tribute to a grand American gentleman of the theatre - George M. Cohan - whose life and ...