Stars and Stripes: Words from the 4th of July Songbook

There are so many things about the 4th of July that are familiar — the flags, the fireworks, the barbecues and the patriotic songs we all know (or can flub our way through) the first verse to. But how well do we really know those songs, and what do those words mean? Here are 20 vocabulary words from four classic patriotic songs: You're A Grand Old Flag, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle Dandy and America The Beautiful to help you celebrate this year and for many years to come.

For the full article, check out The 4th of July Songbook

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