The town of Penfield clarified its position on a local business' "God Bless America" banner in a statement Friday after recent social media rumors swirled about the town squelching freedom of speech.

Freedom from Religion Foundation cried foul after the group noticed a “God Bless America” banner that employees at a post office in Pittsburg, Kan., had erected after Sept. 11, 2001.

So Jennifer decided to ask the town for a permit so she could post a “God Bless America” banner on the front of her restaurant. She wanted to display the banner from Memorial Day through ...

Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” ...

The day began with a parade of boats, following by singing. Erikson has been leading folks on the lake in patriotic tunes ...

Have we used our “much” enough to ask God to bless America? Omdahl is a former N.D. lieutenant governor and retired University of North Dakota political science teacher.

“Singing “God Bless America” is my sign of respect for the veterans who are being honored on the field,” Judge said. “They’re 70 years old, some are 80, some are 90 and can barely walk.

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