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How Sandstorm became the unofficial anthem of Copa America
New York Times· 1 day agoMoments before the opening kick of this year’s Copa America, Canada’s men’s national team lined up...
The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
Smithsonian Magazine· 6 days agoOn a rainy September 13, 1814, British warships sent a downpour of shells and rockets onto Fort...
US national anthem's surprising connection to England
BBC via Yahoo Canada News· 3 days agoOnly the case is the same because the instrument inside has "changed four or five times" since. Mr...
What is Canada Day and how is it celebrated? The answer is more complicated than some might think
CNN via Yahoo Canada News· 6 days agoFireworks, flags and fighter jets are all part of the Canada Day experience. But how did this annual...
Sudanese Olympic backstroker Ziyad Saleem of Cal looks to leave his mark on Paris Games
Toronto Star· 5 hours agoAs a boy in Milwaukee, Ziyad Saleem would walk through the house pretending to swim backstroke — arm...
Opinion: This July 4th weekend, a different way to celebrate the history we share
CNN.com· 23 hours agoThe American flag that flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, during the War of 1812 and...
Why these 10 American anthems deserve a spot on your Fourth of July playlist
Detroit News· 4 days agoTo aid you in your party preparations, we’ve compiled a list of 10 American anthems to bump at your...
Arguments for and against changing ‘O Canada’
Toronto Star· 6 days agoTo write about falling asleep during “O Canada” at the citizenship can be excused by the listener’s age (eight)! To say that the anthem is ”boring” and...
The Polarization Myth
Time via Yahoo Canada News· 4 days agoSuch performative behavior of course complicates efforts to gauge how divided Americans have become. “If you ask a true racist their views, they’re going...
Chiefs’ coach didn’t fire top players for anthem kneeling
Politifact· 6 days agoKansas City Chiefs fans can rest assured: Contrary to social media posts, Patrick Mahomes, Chris...