Manual for Special Day Exercises, 1904; Issued ... for Use in the Schools of Iowa for the Years 1904 and 1905 - Tapa blanda

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ... MEMORIAL DAY. Time only enhances the lasting value and demonstrates anew the true significance of these inspiring observances. Whatever may be the character of its temporary problems, this liberty-loving nation is not and never can be forgetful of the immortal heroes of the Civil War. The debt of gratitude which we owe to the Nation's defenders can never be repaid, either by this or future generations; yet the acknowledged gift of the obligation each year, in various forms and in a multitude of places throughout this broad land purifies our ideas and brings us all together in sympathy of sentiment and unity of purpose. Generations come and go and the issues for which they fought and died soon pass into history. But the principles of undertaking, worthily accomplished for an unselfish purpose, abide forever and guide us to a nobler destiny and still greater achievements as a nation.--President McKinley. MEMORIAL DAY PROGAM, MAY 30, 1904. The hope of the nation is the public schools, the emblem of the nation is the flag; let the two be united. SUGGESTIVE PROGRAM. Song "The Star Spangled Banner" Roll Call Response with Appropriate Quotations Song "What is our Flag" Salute to the Flag. Recitation "Song of the Battle Flag" Song. Recitation "The Old Man and Jim" Exercise "Four Soldier Bovs" Reading Extract from ' The Man Without a Country" Song Hymn for the Grand Army of the Republic Recitation "Nearer Unto Thee" Recitation "Betsey's Battle Flag" Song. Recitation "De Bugle On De Hill" Talks from Members of Grand Army of the Republic. Song "America" 'Let, then, each public school possess The flag whose virtues we confess; To teach our country's hope--the young--The source from whence our greatness sprung, And ever keep before their eyes, A...