Celebrating America in Poem and Song: A Book of Patriotic Literature for the Classroom

The purpose of this book is to encourage American patriotism through understanding and appreciating the fundamental ideas, principles, values, events, traditions, goals and dreams which have built our nation, the greatest ever on Earth. Through poetry and lyrics, an overview of America is presented from the Pilgrims landing through the centuries to today. Each poem or song has a brief history and explanation. Included are the words to the official songs of each branch of America's military service.