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 →

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 →

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 →