Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

"God Bless America" is a phrase whose ubiquity comes thanks to political speeches and even top sporting events. At face value, the meaning seems simple. But in this week's Ethics and Religion Talk ...

Dion soulfully sings “God Bless America,” though she is Canadian. When singer Marc Anthony performed the song at the 2013 baseball All-Star Game, racists attacked his performance, tweeting ...

The Flyers considered Smith’s live performance “God Bless America” a good luck charm. She died in 1986. The Flyers did not indicate where the statue would be sent or if it would be preserved.

As for today in America, may God bless this country and the rest of the world. And may we seek His wisdom and guidance, but take responsibility for our own actions.

A book about the song "God Bless America" shows how early popularity of the Irving Berlin song, which debuted in 1938, reflected pre-war anxiety and sparked an anti-Semitic and xenophobic backlash.

September 21, 2001. The song of the moment is more than 80 years old.

From its creation in 1918 to its unofficial adoption as anthem for the fallen of 9/11, “God Bless America” has had quite a history. Here are some of the highlights. August 19, 1918 Cut from ...

Senators and representatives gather on the east steps of the Capitol and sing “God Bless America” on Sept. 11, 2001. (Kevin Clark/The Washington Post) I was delighted to read the excellent ...