what really marks a soldier's spirit is not when they are willing to die for their own country's freedom, but when they are willing to die for another country's freedom.
If youve not seen the short film "these hallowed grounds" i highly recommend it Its a tour of US National cemeteries abroad Cemeteries full of men and women who died for other countries' freedom I watch it every year on memorial day weekend
It has been said, with some slight exaggeration, that only twice in history has there existed a force in the world that was willing to die for the freedom of others: Jesus Christ and the American soldier.
I had two Grandfathers who went “over there.” One Grandfather also served in WWII, over there! My Father flew bombers over there. My first cousin , two brothers in laws, and myself served in the Vietnam War.
I feels so sorry for people who fought in the Vietnam war. It was a war you were never going to win but was forced to go to anyway. Then again, we tried to send advisory staff and USA “didn’t need them at the time”.
One of the things said when Americans arrived in France during WWI was "Lafayette we are here." General Lafayette came from France to aid us in the Revolutionary War. It was said to respect his aid to us.
Agreed!!! James Cagney gave a masterful portrayal of George M. Cohan. The scene where he is coming down the stair case was spontaneously improvised. On 01 May 1940, George M. Cohan was presented a Congressional Gold Metal by President Roosevelt in honor of his contributions toward the WWI war effort. Specifically mentioned were the songs "Over There" and "Grand Old Flag" and the boost to the national morale and recruitment that they inspired. At the time the CGM was the highest civilian medal. His was the first awarded to an entertainer. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military award. It was not allowed to be awarded to a civilian in 1940. Note: You will find that approximately six civilians were awarded the MoH prior to 1940 but those medals were rescinded. In the 2000's those medals were reauthorized for those civilians, but no other civilian can be awarded the MoH.
Actually, it was a Congressional Gold Medal. Much like the President’s Medal of Freedom we have today. The Congressional Medal of Honor was always for military personnel only.
My father served in World War I as a teenager and drove a horse drawn ammunition wagon. He saw the wagon ahead of him hit by artillery and blown up. I didn't expect to get so emotional when I heard the song.
Cheryl, Wow! I've know people who had fathers that served in the 2nd world war (myself included) but not anyone who's father served in the 1st world war, over a hundred years ago now. Interesting story. Cheryl, you may be surprised to know how many horses were used in the 2nd world war too.
@@anaheimdennis I know it sounds like I must be close to 100 years old, but my dad was only a teenager during the war and he was 52 when I was born. He was chosen to drive the ammunition wagons because he was an excellent horseman. I did know they used horses in the 2nd world war, but I have no idea how many.
@@julespumachu Wilkinson was my husband's name, his family lived in Florida since the 1830s and most of them came from Georgia and South Carolina. I don't know of any who came from Texas.
@@cherylwilkinson3228 Cheryl, Thank you so much for telling me that. I don't typically ask people about their ancestors on YT. My mom's in her seventies, and I'm going to be taking over more of our genealogy. Some of our Texas people did come from Georgia and The Carolinas, so you never know. Thanks for your kindness in replying to me. Have a lovely day.
This was a popular song written as the U.S. entered WWI. It was written by George M Cohan, a famous vaudeville actor and producer (when live theater was more prevalent than movies, "vaudeville" was a genre of mixed musical and comedy entertainment that was popular with all classes and backgrounds). It was designed to appeal to U.S. national pride, to rally support for the war, etc. It was used in both world wars for recruiting, war bond drives, etc. These days, many people would call it a "show tune" -- but I think most Americans still consider it a stirring patriotic song.
The music wasn’t show tuney. It was sung with enthusiasm and patriotism. The soldiers were willing to go to another country to help fight. This was after Pearl Harbor was bombed.
My father was in WW2 with British marines. He then emigrated to America and joined the air corps. I served in the navy. My brother served in the navy. We are a family of patriots.
This was made during WWI. The original song is different and I like it. It was also adopted during WWII. They sing it in this movie with a young Ronald Reagan about entering WWII
Are you talking about the movie "This is the Army"? Oh wait... "This is the Army" had it's soundtrack written by Irving Berlin, not Cohan. My favorite from the Berlin movie was "Oh how I hate to get up in the morning"... sung by Berlin himself...and of course, who can forget Kate Smith's wonderful singing of "God Bless America."
It’s even more interesting when you take in it’s historical context. When the war started, although we were an allied nation, we were mainly isolationists. We had never been involved in an all-out war like before and didn’t want to. We didn’t even take our seat with the League of Nations. The leaders of the allied nations were constantly after to us to send troops. The decision to get involved was NOT very popular among the people. The President commissioned George M. Cohen to write some songs to bolster support for our involvement. This, and several others, did just that. Seeing our troops marching down the street singing this song, won popular support for involvement. It, also, ended our isolationism forever. George M. Cohen was a musical genius!
*SIGH* WHICH war are you talking about here? There is SO much wrong with this. This song was written during WWI. The US stayed out of the war in Europe because we considered it THEIR problem. We sent supplies and aid, but didn't want to get into a shooting war. But the Germans, especially, continued to involve us in the war militarily. Their escalation drove the US to enter WWI three years in. George M. Cohan was disappointed that he was too old to fight in the war, so he wrote this song to boost the war effort and then went from place to place in the US and Europe to perform for the troops. He wrote the songs on his own, and was never contacted by the government to do so. There was no League of Nations until AFTER the war was over. US President Wilson concieved of the idea, but the conservative Congress wouldn't approve of the US joining when it formed. The US was similarly reluctant to get involved with WWII, again it was Europe's problem and too many had felt that we had all been tricked into WWI in the first place. There was a strong isolationist movement in the US at the time. Roosevelt wanted in, to help the UK and other allies, but got very little through Congress. Until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 You are right. It was perhaps not correct for Kimberly to say we had never been involved in an all-out war before. Civil War, remember. Talk about an all-out war.
@@marymorris6897 The American Civil War was definitely an all out war. Just ask any long time resident of Georgia. In fact, many historians have argued, and I for one agree, that the Civil War was the very first MODERN war. Most people point to WWI, or maybe the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s, as the first. But really, in terms of technology, tactics, and general destruction, I think the American Civil War can be said to be the first, especially by the war's end.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 I can tell you know more about history than I do, which is cool. I have watched videos about the amazing innovations during the Civil War. Their use of boats to move rail cars was very interesting to me. That was also more effective than the iron clad ships and submarines. When I was a girl (late 1950's), my relatives in Georgia talked about the war. They said they didn't mind so much losing the war, but Sherman did things that were too, too horrible. I'm just glad he helped end the war. I'm really glad I didn't grow up in a slave society. Thanks for posting.
Yep. This was written for when all those young American boys were sent to fight (and many die) in WWI. Those photos were actual "War Rallies". Mothers and fathers waving the flag and sending their boys off to WWI. We Americans were gonna come over and sort it all out. Nobody knew what they would suffer in the trenches. They were all the bravest heroes. Every one.
Johnny Horton was one of the best ballad writers about the wars. His two most famous ballads are called, the Battle of New Orleans, and Sink the Bismarck. This is how most of us Americans learned history not from school but from Johnny Horton songs. Paul Jones is another very good song of his.
When American GIs converged on the UK during WWII, the Brits changed the lyrics to sth like "over fed, over paid, over sexed, and over here." They were happy for the reinforcement, but many resented our troops for having it better than they did. (On the other hand, the ladies loved them! :-)
I'm generalizing, but on an individual basis, most Americans are open, optimistic, friendly, and generous (chocolate for the kids). That could be a bit of a tonic in dour, grey wartime Britain, in particular for the ladies.
My father was in the Pacific in WWII. He was badly wounded on Luzon on his 20th birthday. I know this song was about WWI in Europe, but it still makes me think of him and get emotional.
My dad served in Europe from Normandy through to the end. But his empathy was always who the soldiers who served the Pacific. Wish he could have included some of the James Cagney movie tributes.
My father was a 30 year Army Medic who served from 1938 -1968. He was a Medic in the Ardennes Forest and wounded by shrapnel while attending wounded troops. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during that action. He was in other action and received the Combat Medic Pin with 2 battle stars. My father remained in the Army after the war and was posted to the Alaska Territory. He was sent to Korea and served during the first winter operation. He later served at Walter Reed Medical Center before retiring as a MSgt. My Uncle Al served in the Army as an Officer. He was a 2Lt. In the Ohio NG when war broke out. He served in 3 campaigns in the Pacific. One of those was Luzon in the Philippines. His entire 37 mm gun crew was killed by a Japanese mortar round. He was wounded in the neck. He stayed at his gun all night and loaded and fired it by himself. He received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for that action. He made Major by the end of the war and was recalled for Korea. He retired in the 1970s as a LT.Col. Another uncle was killed in France and a third uncle was wounded in Germany near the end of the war. My grandfather worked in a war plant making parts of tanks. My clan of Adair’s originated in Scotland and is part of the Wallace Clan, think of Mel Gibson in Braveheart. He was the leader of the Wallace Clan. Our tartan is a red and black pattern. Other relatives served in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. So tell Adair’s have been fighting for centuries.
You're a right good lad Don! I just subscribed. My UK grandfather's brother went over the top with the Seaforth Highlanders and my US grandfather with the 79th Division. God bless all that served!
Mr. Scotsman in NYC we have Tartan Day Parade now. Hopefully the parades will open soon after Covid crap. Thank you for appreciation. Mr. George Cohan composed a lot of the songs from that era.
Wonderful footage. I am 78 years old. Remember they were still teaching about all of our wars and history in the 1950's. Now with all lies and untruths and hatred being taught. This country at this time is breaking my heart
Don't worry, the love of our country and God is still here. It just took a kick in the butt to wake us up again. We will not retreat. Freedom is coming.
This stirring song has enthralled me since I was a little girl. It stirred many military members to thoughts of glory....until they were deployed overseas and learned the indescribable realities of Trench Warfare. So many have sacrificed so much. Thank you for posting this.
The footage of John J Pershing is great. He was the only person to ever hold the rank of General of the Armies during his lifetime. George Washington was only awarded it posthumously...
You have to come to Mississippi it’s still a live. All colors raise that flag it’s everywhere. From different parts of the world raise that flag here. We are up and running everyone works we maybe the poorest state in the union but we have almost zero homeless people and the ones that are treated well as in they don’t get ignored
Also the Scot/Irish who came over and settled in the Mountains in the Southern part of America were some of the best dead eye shots during the American revolution. They could shoot the eye out of a squirrel ...that was dinner back in the day!
My family has been in America since the 1600's and served in every major conflict. Supposedly I'm still 38% Scottish. The fighting spirit in the family is strong! That's usually good and often bad. :-)
I'd agree with you , especially Gen. U.S. Grant. But there will always be controversy regarding Gen. Douglas "Dug-out Doug" Macarthur. McAuliffe however was a Scots-American Hero!
If you want to see a great video of what the people of the USA and people of the UK think of each other, watch the Star Spangled Banner played at Buckingham palace on 9-11-2001. If anyone in this world gives our cousins in the UK a problem, we will come back over there too.
I loved the American Eagle. Did you read the ribbon in it's beak. It said "E Pluribus Unum" which means out of many one. It is and has been American moto.
My Father-In-Law was a "Mule Skinner" in the Army Quartermaster Corps in WWI. They had both Mules and Trucks. His favorite comment: "The Mules could be damn stubborn, but they were more dependable than the trucks!"
Cool series. Can't forget "God Bless America." (There's a good version by Celine Dion post-9/11.) Can't forget "America the Beautiful." (Tons of Ray Charles clips.)
Another good film besides "Sargeant York" is "To Hell and back" it's about America's most decorated soldier in WWII, Audie Murphy. After the war, Audie became an actor and played himself in the movie!
George M Cohan wrote that as WWI was under way as The U.S. was preparing to enter the war on 1917. My Grand Father was "Over There." My Father was in the South Pacific in the next war. When it was my turn I marched with The Big Red One. America's First Infantry Division. I was a Training NCO. But Grand dad Was Over There.
George M. Cohan who was a Broadway star, writer, director and producer, wrote this song when he could not enter the military to go fight. He started doing shows at camps for the troops.
this video is just the chorus here are the full lyrics Johnnie, get your gun Get your gun, get your gun Take it on the run On the run, on the run Hear them calling, you and me Every son of liberty Hurry right away No delay, go today Make your daddy glad To have had such a lad Tell your sweetheart not to pine To be proud her boy's in line Over there, over there Send the word, send the word over there That the Yanks are coming The Yanks are coming The drums rum tumming everywhere So prepare, say a prayer Send the word, send the word to beware We'll be over, we're coming over And we won't come back till it's over, over there Johnnie, get your gun Get your gun, get your gun Johnnie show the Hun Who's a son of a gun Hoist the flag and let her fly Yankee Doodle do or die Pack your little kit Show your grit, do your bit Yankee to the ranks From the towns and the tanks Make your mother proud of you And the old red, white and blue Over there, over there Send the word, send the word over there That the Yanks are coming The Yanks are coming The drums rum tumming everywhere So prepare, say a prayer Send the word, send the word to beware We'll be over, we're coming over And we won't come back till it's over, over there.
This song was written by George M. Cohan, a composer, singer, and dancer of Broadway fame (1900 through the 1930's). He also wrote "(I'm a) Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "You're a Grand Old Rag (You're a Great Flying Flag)." It goes without saying that he was very patriotic. :) I don't think there is hardly an American 4th of July parade where "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "You're a Grand Old Rag" aren't played by the band. The song "Over There" was written in 1917 possibly for World War I and surprisingly became a recruitment song and a standard at the beginning of World War II. George M. Cohan was an extremely talented man. Actor James Cagney won and Oscar for his portrayal of George M. Cohan in the 1942 film "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (the year George M. Cohan died). It's a wonderful film and the stage musical numbers with James Cagney singing and dancing are stunning (he started out on Broadway and segued into film), especially the performance of "I'm a) Yankee Doddle Dandy" and "Over There."
We didnt have a large standing army in 1916. We recruited and trained an army in a hurry. You should check up on the Liberty battalion ( the lost battalion) of WWI.
George M Cohan was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for, in large part, because of this song by Franklin D Roosevelt, just like in the film Yankee Doodle Dandy. There's a statue of him in Broadway. Watch the film, Jimmy Cagney is excellent in the role, and he does a great imitation of Cohan's unique dancing style.
My favorite movie too. James Cagney. Lived up in Margaretville in the Catskill mountains South of Saugerties N.,Y. He had a beautiful property farmland. His neighbors said he was rugged even into his older age. Good shape all the dancing he did early in his career.
My mother's dad was one of those guys manning the big guns. My dad's dad was stationed stateside for the duration, handling materiel for the front line guys.
@@fannybuster 100s of millions of gallons of Russian blood was spilled in Europe to defend Europe against nazi tyranny in world War 2, but Stalin was as evil as Hitler....I don't know what the point is but I thought I should point that out
@@fannybuster Stalin and Hitler signed a nonaggression pact at the beginning of the war, and they divided up Poland, but they were never on the same side.
My next door neighbor was a cavalry soldier, out West. Then he was sent to fight. He was wounded in his lower leg. Would enjoy another conversation with him
this song was written by george m cohan. if you can, you should watch the movie about his life, "yankee doodle dandy". if you can even just see the movie clip of this song, that's great, too.
Picture being a British soldier wasting away in the trenches when carried on the wind came the triumphant saccharine tune and a tidal wave of idealic American soldiers ready to wipe out the enemy and restore peace...if only thats how that war had gone...and the second one...
I love watching your reaction to American patriotic songs. My mom was in the Women's Army Corps and played piccolo in the WAC Band 1942-44. She was amazing. She would love you! Her dad was from Scotland. 🏴💖🇺🇸
hey man. i love your reactions. there is a song on youtube that i would love to see you react to. it is called "American rifle" by to Tommy Connors. i am a U.S. Army Veteran and a freedom loving American Patriot and "American rifle" sums up so much of how i feel and the history of my beloved U.S.A.
I am so glad I have discovered your channel. Your enthusiasm for patriotism of the US soldiers and US music has reignited my fire for my country. A family member of mine was a two term elected Republican President of the United States, so it fires my love for this country even more. Thanks again!
As mentioned by others, this song was written to "send a message" to the Germans during WW1 that the American's were joining the fight, and that we were determined to WIN! There is another song that was also written about America preparing to join the fight - this time it was for WW2. The song is called "God Bless America." You may be familiar with it, but you probably haven't heard the introductory verse: "While the storm clouds gather far across the sea Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free Let us all be grateful for a land so fair As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer." God, bless America......................... Video of Kate Smith introducing the song for the very first time: ua-cam.com/video/_zF7a0wB-Lg/v-deo.html
My Grandpa was over there. He was a lineman, at one point he was out looking for a break in the line when a German machinegunned started spraying the area, as he flopped into a shell hole he felt a bullet hit his foot when he looked down he expected to see a bloody stump. Instead he found the bullet had cut a groove down his boot sole and blown off the heal
If you ever get the chance, watch _Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)_ starring James Cagney (who won the Oscar for his performance). A biographical musical film about the great George M. Cohan, who happened to watch an early screening of the film, which he approved of, before his death.
I love the old stories of WW1. I'm a Veteran of the US Army Signal Corps. WW1 was the first time American women served in the Signal Corps. They operated the military telephone switches in France. They had to be able to speak French. They were told to be cheerful and positive in their dialogue to lift the spirits of those on the front lines. They always give a cheerful "Hello" when they answered the line. Consequently, they were nicknamed the "Hello Girls."
I had an ancestor who died Over There, he died on the first day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. They brought his body back and buried him up on a mountain. RIP Roy.
Two million Doughboys were in France with another two million planned for 1919. My mom's dad was to be shipped out but the war ended. Good footage also included the famed Hell Fighters from NY. Glad you enjoyed it.
TO ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN EUROPE, AMERICA WILL COME AGAIN IF NEEDED AGAIN. THIS WE SWEAR FOR FREEDOM, WE DID IT BEFORE AND WE WILL DO IT AGAIN, PEACE THREW STRENGTH
So true! But the question is, who will come to help us? Every single one of our "allies" are supportive of the current attempt to destroy this country. If the USA falls to this globalist agenda - there will be no where for anyone to go to escape. We're already the last bastion and we're falling fast - but few are paying attention.
@@jeandiatasmith4512 RELAX EVERYONE NEEDS TO RELAX, Q DID SAY THERE NEEDS TO BE A SCARE LIKE THIS SO WE DONT GO THREW THIS FOR A LONG TIME. WATCH AND LEARN. BE PATIENT
My grandad was in the Royal Navy ww2, the song in those days was when the Yanks were coming to Britain. Same song but a few of the words changed,telling them where to go. The type of song you lot would love to sing about the English.
We had been isolationist until the sinking of the Lusitania and the massive loss of innocent life. There had been some stress between the US and Canada because Canadians had been called over much earlier as subjects to the Crown, and they wanted us to join them. When we finally were frontally attacked and committed ourselves we needed something to really rouse our spirits and make us feel as if we were unified in fighting for something solid and real. The President personally appealed to George M. Cohan to come up with this song. If you even want to see an excellent movie, the film Yankee Doodle Dandee is a true classic
what really marks a soldier's spirit is not when they are willing to die for their own country's freedom, but when they are willing to die for another country's freedom.
WELL SAID BROTHER
If youve not seen the short film "these hallowed grounds" i highly recommend it
Its a tour of US National cemeteries abroad
Cemeteries full of men and women who died for other countries' freedom
I watch it every year on memorial day weekend
ua-cam.com/video/xOPywsx0MKM/v-deo.html
At least we still have our freedom, unlike some other places
It has been said, with some slight exaggeration, that only twice in history has there existed a force in the world that was willing to die for the freedom of others: Jesus Christ and the American soldier.
I had two Grandfathers who went “over there.” One Grandfather also served in WWII, over there! My Father flew bombers over there. My first cousin , two brothers in laws, and myself served in the Vietnam War.
I feels so sorry for people who fought in the Vietnam war. It was a war you were never going to win but was forced to go to anyway.
Then again, we tried to send advisory staff and USA “didn’t need them at the time”.
Thank you and your fore father's for your service.
Was he over there?
@The Posh Blighty There was a reason though.
Wow yall went over there
One of the things said when Americans arrived in France during WWI was
"Lafayette we are here."
General Lafayette came from France to aid us in the Revolutionary War. It was said to respect his aid to us.
That was General Pershing who said that.
The Laffeyette Escadrille was also filled with that attitude, but were Over There much earlier with the French Foreign Legion.
Best movie ever Yankee Doodle Dandy about George M Cohan who was awarded Congressional Medal of Honor
Agreed!!! James Cagney gave a masterful portrayal of George M. Cohan. The scene where he is coming down the stair case was spontaneously improvised.
On 01 May 1940, George M. Cohan was presented a Congressional Gold Metal by President Roosevelt in honor of his contributions toward the WWI war effort. Specifically mentioned were the songs "Over There" and "Grand Old Flag" and the boost to the national morale and recruitment that they inspired. At the time the CGM was the highest civilian medal. His was the first awarded to an entertainer.
The Congressional Medal of Honor is the United States' highest military award. It was not allowed to be awarded to a civilian in 1940.
Note: You will find that approximately six civilians were awarded the MoH prior to 1940 but those medals were rescinded. In the 2000's those medals were reauthorized for those civilians, but no other civilian can be awarded the MoH.
Actually, it was a Congressional Gold Medal. Much like the President’s Medal of Freedom we have today. The Congressional Medal of Honor was always for military personnel only.
It wasn't the Congressional Medal of Honor. Those are awarded to actual heroes. He got a gold medal from Roosevelt.
Omg yes!!!! Best movie!
@@amandadavis4446 James Cagney did a great job in that movie.
The guy sitting on the horse with the Tophat was President Wilson.
That’s what I thought!
Worst president ever. You know he de-integrated the navy?
@@mikepowell8611 for real
@@mikepowell8611 i prefer president Roosevelt
ME shaking Fist in air angrily - WILLLLLLLLLLLLLSOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My father served in World War I as a teenager and drove a horse drawn ammunition wagon. He saw the wagon ahead of him hit by artillery and blown up. I didn't expect to get so emotional when I heard the song.
Cheryl, Wow! I've know people who had fathers that served in the 2nd world war (myself included) but not anyone who's father served in the 1st world war, over a hundred years ago now. Interesting story. Cheryl, you may be surprised to know how many horses were used in the 2nd world war too.
@@anaheimdennis I know it sounds like I must be close to 100 years old, but my dad was only a teenager during the war and he was 52 when I was born. He was chosen to drive the ammunition wagons because he was an excellent horseman. I did know they used horses in the 2nd world war, but I have no idea how many.
Cheryl, it got to me, too. By any chance, do you have ancestors in Texas? I believe I've got Wilkinsons in my family.
@@julespumachu Wilkinson was my husband's name, his family lived in Florida since the 1830s and most of them came from Georgia and South Carolina. I don't know of any who came from Texas.
@@cherylwilkinson3228 Cheryl, Thank you so much for telling me that. I don't typically ask people about their ancestors on YT. My mom's in her seventies, and I'm going to be taking over more of our genealogy. Some of our Texas people did come from Georgia and The Carolinas, so you never know. Thanks for your kindness in replying to me. Have a lovely day.
Anyone interested should watch the famous movie "Sergeant York". This is the true story of an American hero in World War One, played by Gary Cooper.
He was born and lived in Tennessee! The VA hospital in Nashville is the Alvin C. York VA hospital.
Another great story and film!
I agree. I saw it years ago. Great movie 👍🏻🥰‼️
Audie Murphy was better!
HOOAH!
Great film! "Sergeant York" and another true story "The Lost Battalion" are my two favorite WW1 films.
This was a popular song written as the U.S. entered WWI. It was written by George M Cohan, a famous vaudeville actor and producer (when live theater was more prevalent than movies, "vaudeville" was a genre of mixed musical and comedy entertainment that was popular with all classes and backgrounds). It was designed to appeal to U.S. national pride, to rally support for the war, etc. It was used in both world wars for recruiting, war bond drives, etc. These days, many people would call it a "show tune" -- but I think most Americans still consider it a stirring patriotic song.
It seems a lot of our 20th century patriotic music was more show tuney then others were
Show tune? Sorry you can't have this one. It's ours.
The music wasn’t show tuney. It was sung with enthusiasm and patriotism. The soldiers were willing to go to another country to help fight. This was after Pearl Harbor was bombed.
@@nancyaylward1176 this song was made as the US entered the Great War
Great song. Brings back memories of Jimmy Carney singing it in that great Warner Brothers movie.
My step grandfather was in WWI. Thanks for the respect you gave to those who fought in The Great War. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
My grandfather was in WWI. He was gassed with mustard gas. He survived but lived with limited lung capacity. I’ve always been very proud of him!
The different perspectives of this song:
The Americans are coming! Hurray!
The Americans are coming! Oh no!
My father was in WW2 with British marines. He then emigrated to America and joined the air corps. I served in the navy. My brother served in the navy. We are a family of patriots.
This was made during WWI. The original song is different and I like it. It was also adopted during WWII. They sing it in this movie with a young Ronald Reagan about entering WWII
Are you talking about the movie "This is the Army"? Oh wait... "This is the Army" had it's soundtrack written by Irving Berlin, not Cohan. My favorite from the Berlin movie was "Oh how I hate to get up in the morning"... sung by Berlin himself...and of course, who can forget Kate Smith's wonderful singing of "God Bless America."
I misread your comment. Sorry to be rude.
"Yip, Yap, Yahank" was the movie with Ronald Reagan.
It’s even more interesting when you take in it’s historical context. When the war started, although we were an allied nation, we were mainly isolationists. We had never been involved in an all-out war like before and didn’t want to. We didn’t even take our seat with the League of Nations. The leaders of the allied nations were constantly after to us to send troops. The decision to get involved was NOT very popular among the people. The President commissioned George M. Cohen to write some songs to bolster support for our involvement. This, and several others, did just that. Seeing our troops marching down the street singing this song, won popular support for involvement. It, also, ended our isolationism forever. George M. Cohen was a musical genius!
*SIGH* WHICH war are you talking about here? There is SO much wrong with this.
This song was written during WWI. The US stayed out of the war in Europe because we considered it THEIR problem. We sent supplies and aid, but didn't want to get into a shooting war. But the Germans, especially, continued to involve us in the war militarily. Their escalation drove the US to enter WWI three years in. George M. Cohan was disappointed that he was too old to fight in the war, so he wrote this song to boost the war effort and then went from place to place in the US and Europe to perform for the troops. He wrote the songs on his own, and was never contacted by the government to do so. There was no League of Nations until AFTER the war was over. US President Wilson concieved of the idea, but the conservative Congress wouldn't approve of the US joining when it formed.
The US was similarly reluctant to get involved with WWII, again it was Europe's problem and too many had felt that we had all been tricked into WWI in the first place. There was a strong isolationist movement in the US at the time. Roosevelt wanted in, to help the UK and other allies, but got very little through Congress. Until the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 You are right. It was perhaps not correct for Kimberly to say we had never been involved in an all-out war before. Civil War, remember. Talk about an all-out war.
@@marymorris6897 The American Civil War was definitely an all out war. Just ask any long time resident of Georgia.
In fact, many historians have argued, and I for one agree, that the Civil War was the very first MODERN war. Most people point to WWI, or maybe the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s, as the first. But really, in terms of technology, tactics, and general destruction, I think the American Civil War can be said to be the first, especially by the war's end.
@@strangeworldsunlimited712 I can tell you know more about history than I do, which is cool.
I have watched videos about the amazing innovations during the Civil War. Their use of boats to move rail cars was very interesting to me. That was also more effective than the iron clad ships and submarines.
When I was a girl (late 1950's), my relatives in Georgia talked about the war. They said they didn't mind so much losing the war, but Sherman did things that were too, too horrible. I'm just glad he helped end the war. I'm really glad I didn't grow up in a slave society.
Thanks for posting.
Yep. This was written for when all those young American boys were sent to fight (and many die) in WWI. Those photos were actual "War Rallies". Mothers and fathers waving the flag and sending their boys off to WWI. We Americans were gonna come over and sort it all out. Nobody knew what they would suffer in the trenches. They were all the bravest heroes. Every one.
Amén each one of them are heroes to us, God rest their souls 🇺🇲
I hope your channel spreads far and wide because your Patriotic spirit is infectious! The world needs more of you. 😉
Thank you very much from here in Northern Ireland to you in Arizona 😁
@@TheDonsChannel 😉 sending you sunshine 🌞 love and luck from the desert 🏜 💛
Johnny Horton was one of the best ballad writers about the wars. His two most famous ballads are called, the Battle of New Orleans, and Sink the Bismarck. This is how most of us Americans learned history not from school but from Johnny Horton songs. Paul Jones is another very good song of his.
I learned the Battle of New Orleans song IN school!
Battle of New Orleans wasn’t written by Horton, the writer was a man named Jimmy Driftwood. Though Horton was the one to sing it and make it famous
As a "Yank", I will say I also get a bit teary eyed when I hear "O Flower of Scotland". :)
Aye, You must have some Scottish blood-
When American GIs converged on the UK during WWII, the Brits changed the lyrics to sth like "over fed, over paid, over sexed, and over here." They were happy for the reinforcement, but many resented our troops for having it better than they did. (On the other hand, the ladies loved them! :-)
My uncles definitely appreciated their time in the UK........😂
The GIs retorted and said the British were "underpaid, undersexed and under Eisenhower". 😁
I'm generalizing, but on an individual basis, most Americans are open, optimistic, friendly, and generous (chocolate for the kids). That could be a bit of a tonic in dour, grey wartime Britain, in particular for the ladies.
Glad they were "lovely" enough to get over it and let us stay
Puh leeez
My grandfather was a US Airman in the 8th Air Force... my grandmother was a young Englishwoman. Thankfully for us, the oversexed part was true.
This song gives me chills, really, and I'm 73. Try to watch Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney- it's wonderful.
My class had to learn this song in 6th grade. 1991. I still remembered the words! I felt proud learning this song since my grandfather was in WWII.
Now our children are taught to hate their own country who do you think is behind it and why
My father was in the Pacific in WWII. He was badly wounded on Luzon on his 20th birthday. I know this song was about WWI in Europe, but it still makes me think of him and get emotional.
My dad served in Europe from Normandy through to the end. But his empathy was always who the soldiers who served the Pacific. Wish he could have included some of the James Cagney movie tributes.
My father was a 30 year Army Medic who served from 1938 -1968. He was a Medic in the Ardennes Forest and wounded by shrapnel while attending wounded troops. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during that action. He was in other action and received the Combat Medic Pin with 2 battle stars. My father remained in the Army after the war and was posted to the Alaska Territory. He was sent to Korea and served during the first winter operation. He later served at Walter Reed Medical Center before retiring as a MSgt. My Uncle Al served in the Army as an Officer. He was a 2Lt. In the Ohio NG when war broke out. He served in 3 campaigns in the Pacific. One of those was Luzon in the Philippines. His entire 37 mm gun crew was killed by a Japanese mortar round. He was wounded in the neck. He stayed at his gun all night and loaded and fired it by himself. He received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for that action. He made Major by the end of the war and was recalled for Korea. He retired in the 1970s as a LT.Col. Another uncle was killed in France and a third uncle was wounded in Germany near the end of the war. My grandfather worked in a war plant making parts of tanks. My clan of Adair’s originated in Scotland and is part of the Wallace Clan, think of Mel Gibson in Braveheart. He was the leader of the Wallace Clan. Our tartan is a red and black pattern. Other relatives served in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. So tell Adair’s have been fighting for centuries.
You're a right good lad Don!
I just subscribed.
My UK grandfather's brother went over the top with the Seaforth Highlanders and my US grandfather with the 79th Division. God bless all that served!
Thank you very much Richard
My grandfather fought in the trenches in France during WWI. The ship that he sailed over on was sunk on the return trip, thankfully mostly empty.
Mr. Scotsman in NYC we have Tartan Day Parade now. Hopefully the parades will open soon after Covid crap. Thank you for appreciation. Mr. George Cohan composed a lot of the songs from that era.
I have Scottish ancestry, so love you all! We are a tough lot.
I'm 60% Scottish and a American and related to famous William Wallace brother John Wallace my 20th great grandfather 🇺🇸 P.S. Leo too! LOL
25 million Americans trace their lineage to Scotland. That is around 8% of our population.
Oriskany
Yes! You have proven yourselves as a people down thru history. God bless Scotland the Brave!
My post was for you Okiekan! I hate auto correct!
@@francisbusa1074 Yeah, auto correct is a curse! I have found out that cussing doesn't make it stop, but it sure makes me feel better.
Wonderful footage. I am 78 years old. Remember they were still teaching about all of our wars and history in the 1950's. Now with all lies and untruths and hatred being taught. This country at this time is breaking my heart
Don't worry, the love of our country and God is still here. It just took a kick in the butt to wake us up again. We will not retreat. Freedom is coming.
Gives me chills. Heroes for freedom!
This stirring song has enthralled me since I was a little girl. It stirred many military members to thoughts of glory....until they were deployed overseas and learned the indescribable realities of Trench Warfare. So many have sacrificed so much. Thank you for posting this.
The footage of John J Pershing is great. He was the only person to ever hold the rank of General of the Armies during his lifetime. George Washington was only awarded it posthumously...
You have to come to Mississippi it’s still a live. All colors raise that flag it’s everywhere. From different parts of the world raise that flag here. We are up and running everyone works we maybe the poorest state in the union but we have almost zero homeless people and the ones that are treated well as in they don’t get ignored
I personally believe that the US has had such great warriors because so many of us are extracts from Scotland. We have that grit Scotland has.
That would be a really accurate thought imo. Scots have a fighting spirit without a doubt
Also the Scot/Irish who came over and settled in the Mountains in the Southern part of America were some of the best dead eye shots during the American revolution. They could shoot the eye out of a squirrel ...that was dinner back in the day!
My family has been in America since the 1600's and served in every major conflict. Supposedly I'm still 38% Scottish. The fighting spirit in the family is strong! That's usually good and often bad. :-)
I'd agree with you , especially Gen. U.S. Grant. But there will always be controversy regarding Gen. Douglas "Dug-out Doug" Macarthur. McAuliffe however was a Scots-American Hero!
If you want to see a great video of what the people of the USA and people of the UK think of each other, watch the Star Spangled Banner played at Buckingham palace on 9-11-2001. If anyone in this world gives our cousins in the UK a problem, we will come back over there too.
The most played patriotic song, other than the anthem, is America the Beautiful and is considered an alternate, unofficial anthem of the nation.
Sir, the other anthem is Dixie.
@@barefoofDr That's a whole 'nother topic on its own ...
I remember learning this song in grade school for one of our veteran's day performances. It's always been a favorite.
Can’t help but cry smile hearing this.
I loved the American Eagle. Did you read the ribbon in it's beak. It said "E Pluribus Unum" which means out of many one. It is and has been American moto.
You should react to some Andrews Sisters & USO videos.
My grandfather saw the Andrews Sisters many times during WW2, he met General Patton as well.
William Wallace would be so proud of us Yanks 😂😉
I proud of my 20th great grandfather John Wallace brother of William Wallace "Freedom "
CL C
What a great legacy to have and treasure! Wow! 20th great grandfather!
The song was written by George M Cohan, a well known American performer and songwriter.
My Father-In-Law was a "Mule Skinner" in the Army Quartermaster Corps in WWI. They had both Mules and Trucks. His favorite comment: "The Mules could be damn stubborn, but they were more dependable than the trucks!"
Now to watch James Cagney in Yankee Doodle Dandy! The greatest patriotic movie ever!!!! 🇺🇸
The most badass and cheery way to say: *"Warn them, we are coming."*
Cool series.
Can't forget "God Bless America." (There's a good version by Celine Dion post-9/11.)
Can't forget "America the Beautiful." (Tons of Ray Charles clips.)
Thank you
Went from an army to a few hundred thousand to an army of about 5 million in just a year that says something
Watch Yankee Doodle Dandy, staring Jimmy Cagney. Awesome film, especially at the end.
We've been through so much this past year within our own country, but little by little we are getting it back.
Another good film besides "Sargeant York" is "To Hell and back" it's about America's most decorated soldier in WWII, Audie Murphy. After the war, Audie became an actor and played himself in the movie!
George M Cohan wrote that as WWI was under way as The U.S. was preparing to enter the war on 1917. My Grand Father was "Over There." My Father was in the South Pacific in the next war. When it was my turn I marched with The Big Red One. America's First Infantry Division. I was a Training NCO. But Grand dad Was Over There.
My grandfather was in WW1. He was in charge of the unit that took care of the horses. Many family stories of his time during the war.
George M. Cohan who was a Broadway star, writer, director and producer, wrote this song when he could not enter the military to go fight. He started doing shows at camps for the troops.
this video is just the chorus here are the full lyrics Johnnie, get your gun
Get your gun, get your gun
Take it on the run
On the run, on the run
Hear them calling, you and me
Every son of liberty
Hurry right away
No delay, go today
Make your daddy glad
To have had such a lad
Tell your sweetheart not to pine
To be proud her boy's in line
Over there, over there
Send the word, send the word over there
That the Yanks are coming
The Yanks are coming
The drums rum tumming everywhere
So prepare, say a prayer
Send the word, send the word to beware
We'll be over, we're coming over
And we won't come back till it's over, over there
Johnnie, get your gun
Get your gun, get your gun
Johnnie show the Hun
Who's a son of a gun
Hoist the flag and let her fly
Yankee Doodle do or die
Pack your little kit
Show your grit, do your bit
Yankee to the ranks
From the towns and the tanks
Make your mother proud of you
And the old red, white and blue
Over there, over there
Send the word, send the word over there
That the Yanks are coming
The Yanks are coming
The drums rum tumming everywhere
So prepare, say a prayer
Send the word, send the word to beware
We'll be over, we're coming over
And we won't come back till it's over, over there.
Thank you very much
This song was written by George M. Cohan, a composer, singer, and dancer of Broadway fame (1900 through the 1930's). He also wrote "(I'm a) Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "You're a Grand Old Rag (You're a Great Flying Flag)." It goes without saying that he was very patriotic. :) I don't think there is hardly an American 4th of July parade where "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "You're a Grand Old Rag" aren't played by the band. The song "Over There" was written in 1917 possibly for World War I and surprisingly became a recruitment song and a standard at the beginning of World War II. George M. Cohan was an extremely talented man. Actor James Cagney won and Oscar for his portrayal of George M. Cohan in the 1942 film "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (the year George M. Cohan died). It's a wonderful film and the stage musical numbers with James Cagney singing and dancing are stunning (he started out on Broadway and segued into film), especially the performance of "I'm a) Yankee Doddle Dandy" and "Over There."
We didnt have a large standing army in 1916. We recruited and trained an army in a hurry. You should check up on the Liberty battalion ( the lost battalion) of WWI.
George M Cohan was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for, in large part, because of this song by Franklin D Roosevelt, just like in the film Yankee Doodle Dandy. There's a statue of him in Broadway. Watch the film, Jimmy Cagney is excellent in the role, and he does a great imitation of Cohan's unique dancing style.
It started off as a Broadway show tune. Written by America's most brilliant songwriter of that era, George M. Cohan (the man who build Broadway).
My favorite movie too. James Cagney. Lived up in Margaretville in the Catskill mountains South of Saugerties N.,Y. He had a beautiful property farmland. His neighbors said he was rugged even into his older age. Good shape all the dancing he did early in his career.
I loved seeing the pictures and I love your accent.
Thank you very much for your kind words
I also love the SCOTTISH HIGHLANDERS marching with the pipes and drums too!!
Yeah it really is Brilliant
My mother's dad was one of those guys manning the big guns. My dad's dad was stationed stateside for the duration, handling materiel for the front line guys.
I miss them showing Yankee Doodle Dandy every year. Loved James Cagney as George M Cohan.
Im a yank myself and im extremely impressed with your reaction to such a patriotic american song.
a yank from indiana, USA
I am really enjoying your channel. It keeps me company at 3am while working in ICU. Thamks!
Thank you very much for watching my stuff. I really appreciate it
You should do The Halls of Montezuma.
Thank you so very very much for that tribute, I was really moved. A big hello from California!
Man, everything you said is SO accurate! God bless you brother. Cheers from Arizona, US!
You love our country, you join us in the wonderful place. Thank you for your reviews.
My pleasure. Thank you very much
“....and we won’t come back we’ll be buried over there”
Thousands of Gallons of American blood spilled defending Democracy in Europe
@@fannybuster 100s of millions of gallons of Russian blood was spilled in Europe to defend Europe against nazi tyranny in world War 2, but Stalin was as evil as Hitler....I don't know what the point is but I thought I should point that out
@@DrSho Russia was on Hitler's side at the beginning of the War,Then things went sour on the the Russian side because Hitler betrayed them.
@@fannybuster Stalin and Hitler signed a nonaggression pact at the beginning of the war, and they divided up Poland, but they were never on the same side.
My Grandpa was one of those yanks over there. A yank in a tank. Came back home and I still have some of the letters he wrote home.
My next door neighbor was a cavalry soldier, out West. Then he was sent to fight. He was wounded in his lower leg. Would enjoy another conversation with him
this song was written by george m cohan. if you can, you should watch the movie about his life, "yankee doodle dandy". if you can even just see the movie clip of this song, that's great, too.
Kate Smith singing, “The Grand Ol Flag” is another song to hear. I love hearing her sing it.
this song was well known to me as a kid watching old war movies. Jeez...im so old!!!!
So am I 😂. Atleast in spirit anyway. Is 35 old?? 😂
Picture being a British soldier wasting away in the trenches when carried on the wind came the triumphant saccharine tune and a tidal wave of idealic American soldiers ready to wipe out the enemy and restore peace...if only thats how that war had gone...and the second one...
The Tall hat on the dark horse was President Woodrow Wilson (D) New Jersey..
And four star Gen.John (Black Jack) Pershing 🌟🌟🌟🌟
There is another version of this song that was the theme song for the show Over there.
I love watching your reaction to American patriotic songs. My mom was in the Women's Army Corps and played piccolo in the WAC Band 1942-44. She was amazing. She would love you! Her dad was from Scotland.
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ALSO George M. Cohan wrote. "Yankee Doodle Dandy". It was his idea of a fun patriotic song.
hey man. i love your reactions. there is a song on youtube that i would love to see you react to. it is called
"American rifle" by to Tommy Connors. i am a U.S. Army Veteran and a freedom loving American Patriot and "American rifle" sums up so much of how i feel and the history of my beloved U.S.A.
I am so glad I have discovered your channel. Your enthusiasm for patriotism of the US soldiers and US music has reignited my fire for my country. A family member of mine was a two term elected Republican President of the United States, so it fires my love for this country even more. Thanks again!
Gen. Patton once said “ the goal is not for YOU to die for your country, but to make the other poor bastard die for his”. Wise words.
That man on the horse was President Woodrow Wilson, I can tell from his top hat
As mentioned by others, this song was written to "send a message" to the Germans during WW1 that the American's were joining the fight, and that we were determined to WIN! There is another song that was also written about America preparing to join the fight - this time it was for WW2. The song is called "God Bless America." You may be familiar with it, but you probably haven't heard the introductory verse:
"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer."
God, bless America.........................
Video of Kate Smith introducing the song for the very first time: ua-cam.com/video/_zF7a0wB-Lg/v-deo.html
The is a WWII version of “Over There”.
My dad used to sing this song all the time to get him motivated. Listening to it now after several years of not hearing, I can see how well it works!
My grandfather was a bugler and fought at the Argonne in France.
My Grandpa was over there. He was a lineman, at one point he was out looking for a break in the line when a German machinegunned started spraying the area, as he flopped into a shell hole he felt a bullet hit his foot when he looked down he expected to see a bloody stump. Instead he found the bullet had cut a groove down his boot sole and blown off the heal
If you ever get the chance, watch _Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)_ starring James Cagney (who won the Oscar for his performance). A biographical musical film about the great George M. Cohan, who happened to watch an early screening of the film, which he approved of, before his death.
I love the old stories of WW1. I'm a Veteran of the US Army Signal Corps. WW1 was the first time American women served in the Signal Corps. They operated the military telephone switches in France. They had to be able to speak French. They were told to be cheerful and positive in their dialogue to lift the spirits of those on the front lines. They always give a cheerful "Hello" when they answered the line. Consequently, they were nicknamed the "Hello Girls."
I had an ancestor who died Over There, he died on the first day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. They brought his body back and buried him up on a mountain. RIP Roy.
Two million Doughboys were in France with another two million planned for 1919. My mom's dad was to be shipped out but the war ended. Good footage also included the famed Hell Fighters from NY. Glad you enjoyed it.
TO ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN EUROPE, AMERICA WILL COME AGAIN IF NEEDED AGAIN. THIS WE SWEAR FOR FREEDOM, WE DID IT BEFORE AND WE WILL DO IT AGAIN, PEACE THREW STRENGTH
Regardless of the past, allies forever
So true! But the question is, who will come to help us? Every single one of our "allies" are supportive of the current attempt to destroy this country. If the USA falls to this globalist agenda - there will be no where for anyone to go to escape. We're already the last bastion and we're falling fast - but few are paying attention.
@@jeandiatasmith4512 RELAX EVERYONE NEEDS TO RELAX, Q DID SAY THERE NEEDS TO BE A SCARE LIKE THIS SO WE DONT GO THREW THIS FOR A LONG TIME. WATCH AND LEARN. BE PATIENT
Both of my Grandfathers were in the U.S.Army in WW1. One of them saw a lot of combat as he fought in the trenches. Many times hand to hand combat.
Very scary indeed. Respect to them both
My grandad was in the Royal Navy ww2, the song in those days was when the Yanks were coming to Britain. Same song but a few of the words changed,telling them where to go. The type of song you lot would love to sing about the English.
A Great Video Laddie,keep them coming..
Thank you very much
Goosebumps
We had been isolationist until the sinking of the Lusitania and the massive loss of innocent life.
There had been some stress between the US and Canada because Canadians had been called over much earlier as subjects to the Crown, and they wanted us to join them.
When we finally were frontally attacked and committed ourselves we needed something to really rouse our spirits and make us feel as if we were unified in fighting for something solid and real. The President personally appealed to George M. Cohan to come up with this song.
If you even want to see an excellent movie, the film Yankee Doodle Dandee is a true classic
Grew up on this music... the better time for music
The greatest song ever put to record. I prefer the longer version but this is still a good listen.
I would like to dedicate this song to Iran...
Love this video had never seen it. Thanks