Battle Hymn of the Republic
Saturday 9: Battle Hymn of the Republic (1963)
Unfamiliar with Judy Garland's rendition of this week's tune? Hear it here.
Memorial Day is the federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle.
1) On May 30, 1868, President Grant presided over the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery. Have you ever visited Arlington Cemetery? Yes, several times. We lived in that area for 12 years. It is breathtaking.
2) On Memorial Day, it is customary to fly the flag at half-staff until noon and then raise it to the top of the staff until sunset. Will you be flying the flag at your home this weekend? We always do.
3) Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day because flowers and ribbons were left on graves of soldiers. Do you find solace in visiting cemeteries? Not really but I do enjoy exploring historic cemeteries when we travel.
4) The lyrics to this week's song were written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861. Her inspiration was a White House visit with Abraham Lincoln. In 2020, public tours of the White House are available but you must request your ticket in advance from your Member of Congress (House or Senate). When you travel, do you plan your trip weeks before you go? Or do you decide how your days will unfold once you reach your destination? We usually just wing it. When we are on vacation, we don't like to be on a strict schedule.
5) Judy Garland performed this week's song before a live audience as a tribute to President Kennedy, who had been assassinated just weeks before. She knew Kennedy personally and considered this a farewell to a friend. While the performance was difficult for her -- at one point she flubs the lyrics -- she believed it was important, and could perhaps help the country heal. Tell us about a song that reminds you of someone you loved who is no longer with us. Blessed Assurance. It was sung at my mom's funeral and always makes me think of her.
6) John F. Kennedy served in WWII and was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal and a Purple Heart. His brother Joe also served and was awarded the Navy Cross, but he received his citation posthumously, having died during a flying mission over East Suffolk, England. Here at Saturday 9, we consider everyone who serves a hero and want to hear about the veterans and active military members in your life. My dad was an Army vet; my husband is an Army vet; Joe's two brothers are Marine Corp vets; our nephew is active Marine Corp.
7) Memorial Day is considered the beginning of the summer season. Will you be enjoying warm weather this weekend? It has been HOT here for many weeks.
8) Berries are especially popular in summer. Which is your favorite: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries? I love them all as long as someone else picks them!
9) If you could attend a Memorial Day picnic with any fictional character, which would you choose? How about several?
Unfamiliar with Judy Garland's rendition of this week's tune? Hear it here.
Memorial Day is the federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle.
1) On May 30, 1868, President Grant presided over the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery. Have you ever visited Arlington Cemetery? Yes, several times. We lived in that area for 12 years. It is breathtaking.
2) On Memorial Day, it is customary to fly the flag at half-staff until noon and then raise it to the top of the staff until sunset. Will you be flying the flag at your home this weekend? We always do.
3) Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day because flowers and ribbons were left on graves of soldiers. Do you find solace in visiting cemeteries? Not really but I do enjoy exploring historic cemeteries when we travel.
4) The lyrics to this week's song were written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861. Her inspiration was a White House visit with Abraham Lincoln. In 2020, public tours of the White House are available but you must request your ticket in advance from your Member of Congress (House or Senate). When you travel, do you plan your trip weeks before you go? Or do you decide how your days will unfold once you reach your destination? We usually just wing it. When we are on vacation, we don't like to be on a strict schedule.
5) Judy Garland performed this week's song before a live audience as a tribute to President Kennedy, who had been assassinated just weeks before. She knew Kennedy personally and considered this a farewell to a friend. While the performance was difficult for her -- at one point she flubs the lyrics -- she believed it was important, and could perhaps help the country heal. Tell us about a song that reminds you of someone you loved who is no longer with us. Blessed Assurance. It was sung at my mom's funeral and always makes me think of her.
6) John F. Kennedy served in WWII and was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal and a Purple Heart. His brother Joe also served and was awarded the Navy Cross, but he received his citation posthumously, having died during a flying mission over East Suffolk, England. Here at Saturday 9, we consider everyone who serves a hero and want to hear about the veterans and active military members in your life. My dad was an Army vet; my husband is an Army vet; Joe's two brothers are Marine Corp vets; our nephew is active Marine Corp.
7) Memorial Day is considered the beginning of the summer season. Will you be enjoying warm weather this weekend? It has been HOT here for many weeks.
8) Berries are especially popular in summer. Which is your favorite: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries? I love them all as long as someone else picks them!
9) If you could attend a Memorial Day picnic with any fictional character, which would you choose? How about several?
Happy Saturday! Thanks for stopping by!
Peace & hugs! God bless!!
Thank you for your service (well, wives and aunts count). Thank you for family service to our great country, Terri.
ReplyDeleteHey, its hot and humid here too, the temp might only say 62* this morning, but the humidity is at 94%.
Have a great weekend, friend. smiles
Oh, wouldn't the Peanuts gang be a fun picnic! Thanks to Joe and the rest of your family for their service. Have a beautiful weekend, Terri!
ReplyDeletePicnicing with the Peanuts gang sounds good to me. I'll be hanging around Schroeder as he plays his piano!
ReplyDelete100 percent humidity here.. almost feels like Florida... Wishing you a great day.
ReplyDeleteThe Peanuts gang! They've always been favorites of mine, Terri. And Blessed Assurance happens to be one of my most beloved hymns. We used to sing it when we were leading the contemporary service at our church.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great Memorial Day Weekend in spite of the heat!
No big plans for this weekend. We will probably have a big Hamburger to kick off the summer. I a pondering a fictional character to have a Memorial Day picnic with....Maybe all of the Little Women. They planned fun family outings. However, I applaud your choice Terri!!
ReplyDeleteThe Peanuts Gang … yessss! I love Blessed Assurance; in fact, our church's music director used to include that in services about once each month. LOVE your new background. Happy Saturday to you and Joe!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun the Peanuts gang would be at a picnic.
ReplyDeleteThank-you to your family for their service in our military! Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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I'd like to join you...and the peanuts gang! And yes we have our flag flying too! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh yes the Peanuts Gang! That would be fun! Thanks to your family's service!
ReplyDeleteI really like that song.
ReplyDeleteYes, our flag is always flying too.
I love Blessed Assurance. We sang it at church last week.
I lowered the flag at our church due to President Trumps call to honor those who have died of Covid-19. Then on Monday at noon I'll go back and raise it again. We spend weeks planning our vacations but we always leave a couple of days with nothing to do. Sometimes those have turned out to be the best days of the whole trip!
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