America

The Story Behind the Song: Yankee Doodle

Happy Independence Day! When we were kids, one of the things we had to learn is that many people are different from us – and that we are different from other people.  We all look different, dress different, talk different, think different, you name it.  Sometimes, those differences can be very pronounced, and it’s easy…

Memorial Day

An American Citizen

Happy Memorial Day! On April 11, 1916, British troops on the front lines were visited by an imposing figure: Winston Churchill.  It would be many years before Churchill became a legendary statesman, but he was already well-known, having most recently served as the First Lord of the Admiralty. As Churchill went down the lines, he…