This article appears in the July 2026 print edition with the headline “Never Call Retreat.” ...

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 ...

Yolanda Adams performs “Battle Hymn of the Republic” at the 2025 A Capitol Fourth. Four-time Grammy-winner Yolanda Adams performs one of America’s most powerful anthems, “Battle Hymn of the Republic” ...

"Battle Hymn of the Republic" performed by The U.S. Army Field Band and Angel Blue. Opera superstar Angel Blue sings The Battle Hymn of the Republic with the U.S. Army Field Band as part of Salute to ...

As for the celebration, the parade offered a look into the history of the army with tanks, WWII Jeeps, and service members walking down the streets. Running late into the night, the Army’s Golden ...