Veteran's Day, 2011 - it's notable that 2 years ago, there were still three surviving veterans - possibly combat veterans, at that point. Now, there is only one, Florence Green, 110 years old...
I've said before, especially in regard to this holiday - I think it's important to keep the original point of days like this in mind. And probably - WWI being one of the most decisive moments of history - this one in particular. And so?
Some songs: Here's A Long Way to Tipperary, from a 1914 recording:
And Pack all your Troubles in an Old Kit Bag:
And - Over There... patriotism in full bloom:
But I can't stop without another version of Eric Bogle's transcendent anti-war song - the Band Played Waltzing Matilda...
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