Published in 1918, this collection of patriotic poems and war songs celebrates American liberty and the sacrifices of those who fought to defend it. The poems and songs express a range of emotions, from pride and joy to sorrow and loss, and reflect the experiences of soldiers and civilians during the First World War. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.