Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” begins, “Listen, my children …” And, sure enough, we have long told ...

On Monday, in honor of the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, there was a ceremony led by veterans and a costumed ride ...

Paul Revere embarked upon his famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775, dashing from Boston toward Lexington and Concord to ...

Revere, who was later immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, was one of many riders who rode through the ...

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?

Sacramento recognized its poet laureate ahead of the release of his new poetry book, “Unlocked: The Laureate Years.” ...

Paul Revere was immortalized by Longfellow's poem and became an American icon. William Dawes, the other midnight rider, is ...

detained under inhumane conditions and possibly deported to foreign prisons, with no due process. I can’t help but think of Martin Niemoller’s famous poem: First they came for the Communists ...

Secretariat, the greatest racehorse in history, burst onto the worldwide scene by winning the 1973 Kentucky Derby in a world record time of 1 minute, 59.4 seconds, a mark that stands 50 years later.

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Johnny Tillotson, the American singer-songwriter famous for his smooth vocals and ... Young Scooter amid ongoing controversy In 1960, "Poetry in Motion" was a hit for Johnny Tillotson.

Rock and rollers are just big softies at heart, right? Well, at least when it comes to their children. That’s why you’ll find that many of the biggest names in the industry have penned ...