The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up.
As America celebrates July 4th on Wednesday, we look at the top country songs that celebrate America. Check out this list of the Top 10 Independence Day Songs, and then decide which is your all-time favorite. Vote in the readers poll below, or write in another in the comments section.
America's birthday is quickly approaching and towns across the region are getting ready to celebrate.
Several local communities (and some a little further away) are holding July 4th celebrations to mark the 236th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence
If you’ve ever been to a July 4th celebration, you’ve seen the different bangs and pops of fireworks as they light up the night sky. But, if you’re a giant nerd, like myself, you want to get all up in those fireworks and see how they do it
July 4, 2011 As you're enjoying your day off (hopefully) today, I'll bet you have memories of old-fashioned fourth of July's from when you were a kid. I know I do! We all come from different backgrounds and are different ages, but I have some memories I'd like to share with you when I was a kid growing up in Utica way back when.
July 4, 2011 It is the fourth of July and cookouts abound throughout Central New York. Grills will be sizzling with steaks, burgers, chicken and the old American standby hotdogs. Bon Appetit magazine recently conducted a survey of its food experts to determine the best tasting dog. Julia Bainbridge went with Nathans Famous Beef Franks while nutritionist Marissa Lippert went with Niman Ranch Fearless Uncured Beef Franks.
Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway.
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July 1, 2011 We'll be celebrating Independence Day on Monday, and that means for many, time to break out the grilling supplies. According to the Weber Grills GrillWatch Survey, July 4th is the "favorite" grilling holiday.
American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. ‘Yankee Doodle,’ anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as The French and Indian War.
Since then, our country has established one of the richest musical traditions in the world. Many songs even deal with America itself, from ‘God Bless America’ to ‘God Bless the USA.’
Here’s a list of 10 to add to your Fourth of July playlist.
Our founding fathers weren’t messing around when they decided on red, white and blue. When it comes to planning a Fourth of July menu, neither should you. Three colors are more than enough to plan a five-star meal.
Below, check out some delicious recipes to help you celebrate our nation’s birthday in style.
