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THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 321 seconds

The most important song on the Union side during the war.
This is dedicated to my great-grandfather, Cade Suran, who served in the 13th Indiana.

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Day of Infamy speech Day of Infamy speech
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Video duration: 464 seconds

Roosevelt's declaration of war speech.

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Battle Hymn of the Reformation Battle Hymn of the Reformation
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Video duration: 253 seconds

The justly famous "A Mighty Fortess is Our God".

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Men of Honor Men of Honor
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 533 seconds

This is a tribute to the men of the anti-Hitler resistance in Nazi Germany---particular ly those who took part of the July 20, 1944 attempt on Hitler's life.

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God Save the Tsar God Save the Tsar
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 124 seconds

The Tsarist anthem....and not an endorsement of the Romanov regime.

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I Am A Rebel Soldier I Am A Rebel Soldier
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 210 seconds

This Confederate song is one of the more mournful tunes of the War.

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When Johnny Comes Marching Home When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 246 seconds

Noted Bandmaster Patrick Gilmore wrote the lyrics for this tune when his band was attached to the 24th Massachusetts Infantry. The tune is the same as the irish song "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye" but there is some dispuute as to which came first.

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A Glimpse of Polish History A Glimpse of Polish History
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Video duration: 228 seconds

A tribute to the brave nation of Poland.

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The Southern Soldier Boy The Southern Soldier Boy
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 152 seconds

A popular song in the southern states during 1861-1865.

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Zooey Zooey
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Video duration: 199 seconds

Absolutely captivating.

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Their Finest Hour Their Finest Hour
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 153 seconds

A portion of Churchill's speech to parliament prior to the Battle of Britain

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All through the Night All through the Night
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 143 seconds

Scenes of wales set to the famous hymn.

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You\ You've Gotta Have Heart
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 278 seconds

Washington.....first in war, first in peace....and last in the American League

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New York World\ New York World's Fair 1939-1940
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 384 seconds

The last great pre-war World Fair showcasing "the World of Tomorrow".

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The Face of Evil The Face of Evil
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Video duration: 205 seconds

The ultimate case of the "arrogance of power".

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France 1940-1945 France 1940-1945
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Video duration: 290 seconds

A tribute to the resistance.

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The Vacant Chair The Vacant Chair
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 256 seconds

A song of the Civil war written to memorialize a dead Union soldier. It eventually became popular in the Confederacy as well.

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An Empress and her Children An Empress and her Children
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Video duration: 285 seconds

Empress Alexandra of Russia with her husband and five children.

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Haul Away Joe Haul Away Joe
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 117 seconds

A tribute to the officers and men of the 19th century Navy and USMC.

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A Bettie Page tribute A Bettie Page tribute
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Video duration: 122 seconds

Bettie Page in all of her glory to the tune of Jerry Lee Lewis

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HARD  TIMES  COME  AGAIN  NO  MORE HARD TIMES COME AGAIN NO MORE
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Video duration: 150 seconds

The next time you feel an urge to complain just remember that your grandparents and great-grandparents had it a lot tougher.

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At the Beach At the Beach
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Video duration: 294 seconds

Oh to be a kid again............

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Victory in the East Victory in the East
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Video duration: 218 seconds

The people and the armed forces of the Soviet Union 1941-1945.

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Brooksie Brooksie
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Video duration: 225 seconds

A sincere tribute to the beautiful Louise Brooks who cam from my home state of Kansas.
She was as fascinating and intelligent as she was beautiful.

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I Have A Rendezvous With Death I Have A Rendezvous With Death
Posted by: rexlibris99

Video duration: 98 seconds

The poem was written during WW1 but it seemed to me to fit the imagery of Gettysburg (where most of these photos were taken) and Taps.

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