Fourth of July

A crowd watches an illuminated bandshell decorated with red and blue stars while confetti falls in the air.

It's ironic that we play the '1812 Overture' at Fourth of July celebrations

The "1812 Overture" isn't even about America's War of 1812. So how did music celebrating Russia's pushback against a foreign power become associated with America's Fourth of July?

It's ironic that we play the '1812 Overture' at Fourth of July celebrations
Candidates for citizenship in the United States

The US has come a long way since its first, highly restrictive naturalization law

The US has come a long way since its first, highly restrictive naturalization law

A New National Anthem

A New National Anthem

The Apples in stereo's "Beauty of America"

The Apples in stereo's "Beauty of America"

Studio 360’s Redesign Challenge: the Fourth of July

Studio 360’s Redesign Challenge: the Fourth of July