This is what inspired the patriotic Yankee Doodle song
The origin of the famous patriotic Yankee Doodle song lies deep in the history of the United States. While it is commonly associated with the children’s classic Barney & Friends,…
This is why eggnog is the patriotic beverage of choice this holiday season
Eggnog is a traditional beverage typically made using eggs and milk. Before the onset of refrigerators and freezers, the drink was called milk punch and was only served among the…
The top 6 reasons civilians back out of military service
Anyone who’s ever served in uniform has probably heard someone say the immortal line: “I would have joined the military, but…”
Lots of civilians make a trip to the recruiter with an eye toward military service, full of patriotic zeal…
How the national anthem came to sports
As the 2020 MLB season kicks off in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ballplayers return to the field to play in front of an audience of cardboard cutouts while fans watch from home. Though the cheers and roars of the crowd are absent, one familia…
The 5 most and least patriotic states in America
No state is more patriotic than New Hampshire, with its early voting primary and “Live Free or Die” attitude. At least, that’s what a new WalletHub study on …
The ultimate list of military song playlists
For many people, music is a form of therapy. A song can help you get through tough times, great times, or just get you through the day. So we’ve put together the ultimate list of music playlists that are perfect for those in the military. Whether y…
Only 55% of Americans know what Memorial Day is about
Only 55% of Americans know what Memorial Day is about, and only about one in five plan to fly a flag at half-staff or attend a patriotic event on May 27, according to a Harris poll survey commissioned by the University of Phoenix.
The survey, …