IN AMERICAS HISTORY In Americas History I see

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY Our Founding Fathers gave their all They left their homes. .

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY In America’s History I see a flag of liberty O’er the

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY In America’s History. . . There is a place for you

THE BILL OF RIGHTS In our Constitution there’s a written guarantee That defends our

THE BILL OF RIGHTS Free to peaceably assemble. . . free, without punishment or

THE BILL OF RIGHTS We just cannot be deprived of life. . . or

WE THE PEOPLE Our forefathers came together at Independence Hall To pen a Constitution.

WE THE PEOPLE We The People. . . securing blessings of liberty. To ourselves

WE THE PEOPLE To form a perfect Union where justice is for all. Promote

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT There are three branches of our Government With separate

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT A system of checks and balances Is designed to

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT The President of the United States An important job

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT The Supreme Court of our Government Has powers to

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Declaration of Independence Says “we hold these truth to

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Declaration of Independence “In the name, and by authority.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE It was written by Thomas Jefferson Signed on the 4

COLONEL BOGEY’S GRAND OLD FLAG! You’re a grand old flag, you’re a high flyin’

COLONEL BOGEY’S GRAND OLD FLAG! Every heart beats true Under red, white, and blue,

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES ARMY! First to fight for the right, and

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES MARINES! From the halls of Montezuma to the

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES COAST GUARD! We’re always ready for the call,

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES NAVY! Anchors aweigh, my boys! Anchors aweigh! Farewell

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES AIR FORCE! Off we go into the wild

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL! America! God shed His grace

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IN AMERICA’S HISTORY In America’s History. . . I see. . . the light of Liberty Patriots who sacrificed To make this country free. Men. . like George Washington, Patrick Henry, Jefferson Paul Revere. . and Hamilton. Each wrote their story.

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY Our Founding Fathers gave their all They left their homes. . . to heed the call They fought and died so we could be In a land where all are free

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY In America’s History I see a flag of liberty O’er the battlefield she waved Praying for vict’ry. With the fighting all but done, It was clear which side had won. Shining brightly in the sun. . . There stood “Old Glory”!

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY Our Founding Fathers gave their all They left their homes. . . to heed the call They fought and died so we could be In a land where all are free

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY In America’s History. . . There is a place for you and me For we have the right to choose. . . Be what we want to be. As we follow freedom’s light We will stand for what is right And we’ll serve with all our might Our God and Country!

IN AMERICA’S HISTORY Our Founding Fathers gave their all They left their homes. . . to heed the call They fought and died so we could be In a land where all are free In America’s History. . . There is a place for you and me. We’re a light of Liberty!

THE BILL OF RIGHTS In our Constitution there’s a written guarantee That defends our rights and protects our liberty. It’s called the Bill of Rights. . . forever it will be The document of freedom that will keep this country free!

THE BILL OF RIGHTS Free to peaceably assemble. . . free, without punishment or fear. Free to petition any grievance we want our government to hear. We are free to speak and print our thoughts, Free to disagree with what they say, Free to have a trial by jury. . . free to worship how we may.

THE BILL OF RIGHTS We just cannot be deprived of life. . . or liberty. “Due process of law” is there protecting you and me. We have the Bill of Rights. . . It’s there to keep us free. We have the right to choose. . . and reach our destiny.

WE THE PEOPLE Our forefathers came together at Independence Hall To pen a Constitution. . . preserving rights for all. They wrote of a free republic with rights and liberties. United as one nation. . . for all the world to see!

WE THE PEOPLE We The People. . . securing blessings of liberty. To ourselves and our posterity. We The People. . . insure domestic tranquility We The People. . . means you and it means me!

WE THE PEOPLE To form a perfect Union where justice is for all. Promote the general welfare. . . it is our Nation’s call. Provide a common defense. . . protect our liberty. This document was written to keep our country free.

WE THE PEOPLE We The People. . . securing blessings of liberty. To ourselves and our posterity. We The People. . . insure domestic tranquility We The People. . . means you and it means me! 2 x

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT There are three branches of our Government With separate powers for each one They have to work together To get the business of the country done. The House of Representatives And the Senate too Are called the Legislative Branch Making laws. . . that’s what they do!

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT A system of checks and balances Is designed to keep us free Makes each one accountable That’s the way it ought to be It’s the Constitution of our land That provides a guarantee The three branches of our government Will protect our liberty!

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT The President of the United States An important job because He signs or he can veto The Bills that become our laws. The President has a White House staff And a Cabinet too It’s called the Executive Branch Enforcing laws. . . that’s what they do!

THREE BRANCHES OF OUR GOVERNMENT The Supreme Court of our Government Has powers to look and see That every law can pass the test Of Constitutionality. The Chief Justice leads this Higher Court And works with eight judges too They make up the Judicial Branch Interpret laws. . . that’s what they do!

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Declaration of Independence Says “we hold these truth to be. . ” “All men are created equal” To live in harmony. “They are endowed by their Creator With certain unalienable rights. . . That among these are life, liberty, And the pursuit of happiness. ”

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Declaration of Independence “In the name, and by authority. . . Declare, that these United Colonies Are “free and Independent States” A land of Liberty!

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE It was written by Thomas Jefferson Signed on the 4 th of July. It declared our Independence And told the reasons why. In support of this declaration Valiant men, strong and true. . . They bravely “pledged their lives, their fortunes. And their sacred honor too. ”

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The Declaration of Independence “In the name, and by authority. . . Declare, that these United Colonies Are “free and Independent States” A land of Liberty! It declared our Independence And fought to keep men free!

COLONEL BOGEY’S GRAND OLD FLAG! You’re a grand old flag, you’re a high flyin’ flag, And forever in peace may you wave. You’re the emblem of The land I love, The home of the free and the brave.

COLONEL BOGEY’S GRAND OLD FLAG! Every heart beats true Under red, white, and blue, Where there’s never a boast or brag. But, should acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

COLONEL BOGEY’S GRAND OLD FLAG! Every heart beats true Under red, white, and blue, Where there’s never a boast or brag. But, should acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag. You’re a grand old flag, you’re a high flyin’ flag!

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES ARMY! First to fight for the right, and to build the Nation’s might, and the Army goes rolling along. Proud of all we have done, fighting till the battle’s won, and the Army goes rolling along. Then it’s hi! hey! The Army’s on its way. Count off the cadence loud and strong: two, three, four, hut, two, three! For where e’er we go, you will always know that the Army goes rolling along.

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES MARINES! From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, We will fight our country’s battles in the air, on land sea. First, we fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor, clean. We are proud to claim the title of United States Marines.

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES COAST GUARD! We’re always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee! Through howling gale and shot and shell to win the victory! Semper paratus is our guide, our pledge, our motto, too! We’re always ready, do or die. Aye! Coast Guard, we fight for you! Semper paratus means: always ready

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES NAVY! Anchors aweigh, my boys! Anchors aweigh! Farewell to college joys. We sail at break of day, day! Through our last night on shore, hail to the foam! Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES AIR FORCE! Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun. Here they come zooming to meet our thunder; At ‘em, boys give her the gun! Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, off with one terrible roar. We live in fame or go down in flame, For nothing can stop the U. S. Air Force!

A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL! America! God shed His grace on thee! O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! May God thy gold refine till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine! America!