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American Kid
By Tammy Derouin
I remember a time when the school day began by reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance. We were taught what the colors stood for, what the stars
and stripes represented, the proper way to raise and lower the flag, how to
handle it and above all, never, ever let it touch the ground.
Schools began to teach American History in the elementary
grades. We knew and understood such
phrases as, “One if by land, two if by sea;” and “Don’t shoot until you see the
whites of their eyes.” We were taught why the original Tea Party took place and
therefore understand the important symbolism it represents for a grass-roots
political party today. We knew what the shot heard around the world meant and where
it took place. We learned why the American Revolution was an important, world
changing event.
Do you remember when patriotic songs were part of elementary
music class? Music class and music
programs once included such songs as America the Beautiful, My Country ‘Tis of
Thee (America) and God Bless America. The
Star Spangled Banner, our National Anthem, tells a story, through it all, our
flag was still there.
We also learned songs which were unique to particular times,
wars and struggles. Yankee Doodle,
Dixieland, Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree and many others helped to tie
American history together. Maybe we
didn’t realize it at the time but through music we learned a few things.
Remember School House Rock? I learned
the preamble to the Constitution and had fun learning how a bill is supposed to
become a law by watching School House Rock.
For me, this was all part of the experience of being blessed to be an
American Kid.....
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