What Does Your Country’s National Anthem Mean to You?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.In the United States, the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key, is often performed before sporting events, school functions and other important events. Think about the last time you attended or watched an event…
Should National Service Be Required for All Young Americans?
David Brooks writes about this topic in the Op-Ed “We Need National Service. Now.”:There is now a vast army of young people ready and yearning to serve their country. There are college graduates emerging into a workplace that has few jobs for them. There are more high school graduates who suddenly can’t afford college. There…
