Blog Assignment; WW1

I enjoyed this blog assignment because I find this time period very interesting. On the site, I looked at the song "Pack Up Your Troubles." It kind of gave me a sense of the glory and honor that the young soldiers expected. It gave the notion of fighting for what you believe in, because no matter what, Private Perks was still smiling. I think this could have been used for recruiting purposes as well as a nice song to play on the home front to keep moral up. I also read "A Letter From A US Serviceman in Paris, November 11, 1918." I have always been drawn towards first hand accounts and memoirs of historical events. In this letter, the soldier named Chas, explains the happiness and relief of the French people. The armistice with Germany had just been signed and there was a parade commemorating the Americans' effort. I find this letter intriguing because, during this time, the French loved us and in the letter, Chas stated that one could not buy an American Flag anywhere because they had already been sold out. Today, France wants nothing to do with the U.S. and our views on war and aiding people in Iraq. Very good website, G.

Liz Ziek