Tag : God Bless America
Ryder Cup 2016 title : Ryder Cup Crowd Unites for Stunning 'God Bless America,' Team USA Wins Trophy
summary : Breaking golf etiquette and history, this year's Ryder Cup crowd of 45,000-plus fans in Minnesota broke into a spirited, booming rendition of God Bless America at the first tee on Friday morning. Some attendees said it was unlike anything they've ever seen before at a golf tournament, and was louder than what's often heard at most sports stadiums. The crowd's magical spin worked, because for the first time since 1975, every U.S. player won at least one match. And for the first time since 2008, the Ryder Cup is staying in America.
date : Oct 04, 2016 01:49 PM EDT
Caitlin Jenner title : Caitlin Jenner 'I Am Cait' Docu-Series Shows Former Male Olympian Living As Transgender Woman
summary : "Coming out trans was nothing, until I said I was Republican," recently proclaimed retired Olympian track and field medalist Bruce Jenner who transitioned into a female now known as Caitlin during April 2015. The 65-year-old reality TV actor made the public revelation during a special with Diane Sawyer on ABC's "20/20" last spring. This year, E! has been airing an eight-part, one-hour documentary series titled "I Am Cait" to illustrate Jenner living life as a transgender woman and telling an intimate story as she seeks a "new normal."
date : Apr 01, 2016 12:55 PM EDT
God Bless America Pittsburg Kansas Post Office title : 'God Bless America' Signs Flourish after Atheists File Lawsuit Over Kansas Post Office 'God Bless' Banner
summary : A debate regarding various definitions of patriotism was trigged in Pittsburg, Kan., when Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation filed a lawsuit with the local post office regarding a "God Bless America" banner that post office employees had erected outside of the building after Sept. 11, 2001. When the sign was taken down last month, a local business rushed to print thousands of "God Bless" signs to distribute throughout the community.
date : Feb 08, 2016 12:38 PM EST
Fireman at 9/11 site title : ACLU Challenges Glenview Elementary School For Honoring 9/11 First Responders With 'God Bless America'
summary : It was a tradition that began at the school shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America. Glenview Elementary School students have been gathering on the playground at the New Jersey school and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the words, "God bless America" at the end as a way to honor all of the first responders. Over a decade later, the ACLU is saying that publically asking God to bless America is a violation of separation of church and state.
date : Jan 06, 2016 01:03 PM EST
US Flag - God Bless America title : Florida High School Disciplines Student For Saying 'God Bless America' after Atheists’ Complaint
summary : A prominent national atheist organization sent a letter to a Florida high school complaining about a student ending the morning announcements by saying “God bless America,” resulting in disciplinary action.
date : Feb 12, 2015 12:20 PM EST