WISCONSIN MEMORIAL DAY ANNUAL 1907 COMPILED BY MAUD BARNETT STATE LIBRARY CLERK ISSUED BY C. P. CARY STATE SUPERINTENDENT MADISON, WISCONSIN DEMOCRAT PRINTING COMPANY, STATE PRINTER 371.3 W75 Much has been said and more has been written of the observance and purpose of Memorial Day. It is needless to reiterate here what has already been many times repeated. However, to the schools of this state and nation the observance of this day, consecrated to the memory of our soldier dead, has a peculiar meaning and should subserve an increasing purpose. It is for the schools to instill into the minds of American children that love of home and that loyalty to country which know no limitations; it is for the schools so to implant the glory of the stars of the flag in the hearts of the youth that it shall remain there for all time, the safeguard of our country's honor. As a step toward the attainment of this end it is suggested that before May 30, 1907, every child in the public schools of Wisconsin should know America and The Starspangled Banner, words and music, and that every pupil in seventh grade and above should be able to recite Lincoln's address at Gettysburg. No man, who in his childhood days learned these songs and felt the inspiration which they give, or the words of Lincoln and conceived from them the mission of this republic, will ever be disloyal to the flag, will ever fail to "keep step to the music of the Union." M. B. |