Early American Songs
Dickinson’s “Liberty Song”
John Dickinson of Delaware is generally credited with being the author of the first patriotic song in America. Dickinson was an ardent patriot, even though he did … Continue reading →
Songs in Honor of Washington
The songs of the years following the Revolution show to what a great extent Washington was idolized. A “New Song” which appeared in the Philadelphia Continental Journal of April 7, … Continue reading →
Yankee Doodle Becomes an American Song
The battles of Lexington and Concord resulted in at least one important capture by the Colonial troops, for it was at this time that Yankee Doodle became an American song. … Continue reading →