As the national emblem of the country, the bald eagle was chosen to represent the U.S. due to its"association with authority and statehood."President John F. Kennedy later said that the "fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes the strength and freedom of Ame...
Rife with clever wordplay and a dexterous combination of styles, Chuck Berry's first major hit single was a rock 'n' roll revolution in the making. While the lyrics weren't necessarily subversive, Berry's skin color and influential sound were enough to generate a degree of controversy. Mainst...