A patriotic assembly of some sort, circa 1930, featuring U.S. Civil War veterans.
I am struck by the positive and optimistic Weltanschauung on display. There is a purity, a distinct non-cynicism. (Is there a word for non-cynicism?). / Their descendants today are more cynical and pessimistic. / There are many kids in the audience: If the kids of today were teleported back and attended this event, they’d roll their eyes and think “that high-pitched yelling is so gay“, no doubt.
I will do the best I know how, to get that [Rebel] Yell up for ya.
What few of us old “cornfeds” are left, we do all we can.
We can’t give you much, but we’ll give you what we’ve got left.
What few of us old “cornfeds” are left, we do all we can.
We can’t give you much, but we’ll give you what we’ve got left.