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How some in the Pacific Northwest are preparing for King Charles III’s coronation

By Lauren Gallup May 4, 2023

Tea guests enjoying the British tea room, Sweet Peas Tea Room, in Battle Ground, Washington. Photo courtesy of Sweet Peas Tea Room.

At Sweet Peas Tea Room in Battle Ground, Washington, the Union Jack will fly proudly for the coronation, May 6 of King Charles III. Owner Sharon Harbeck is hosting a full English tea at the British tea room she and her daughter, Chantelle, have run for six years. Read More

American Anthem: What Does Springsteen’s ‘Born In The U.S.A.’ Mean? Likely Not What You Think

By NPR News March 27, 2019

Bruce Springsteen onstage during the Born in the U.S.A. Tour in 1984. CREDIT: Shinko Music/Getty Images

It's not enough to say the Bruce Springsteen hit is misunderstood. Its contrasts — between grim verses and a joyous chorus, damning facts and fierce pride — are what give it its anthemic power.Read More

‘God Bless The U.S.A.,’ A Country Anthem With Enduring Political Power

By NPR News September 11, 2018

Don Gonyea visits musician Lee Greenwood to talk about the song that, after three decades in political campaigns, might be more popular than "Hail to the Chief."Read More