It was sung at Ronald Reagan's funeral, and adopted with new lyrics by labor radicals. John Updike quoted it in the title of one of his novels, and George W. Bush had it performed at the memorial ...

No gloating,” read the e-mail that greeted euphoric Republican leaders as they sleeplessly stumbled into work last Wednesday. The command came directly from the White House, which hours earlier had ...

It was a portent. At the Washington National Cathedral service three days after the attacks, the congregation, including the president, did not sing the fifth verse of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic ...

Prologue -- The besieged city -- A rich crimson -- "The glorious freedom of His gospel" -- Righteous war and holy peace -- The Anglo-American "Battle Hymn -- The valor of righteousness -- The sacred ...

Six months ago, for the first time in 50 years, I sang the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Aloud. In church. Off key. With ...