[Sherry C]

Hi Ralph,

Thanks for posting these patriotic pieces, and for the background information along with them. We homeschool our kids, and one of the best ways I've found for getting information to "stick" with them, is to find out (or have them find out) the story that goes along with significant events (eg. interesting details about the constitutional convention) or things they should know about (eg. the story behind songs, as you've sketched somewhat here, or symbols).

These will come in very handy for various kids that I'm working with in learning to play their instruments and having appropriate performance pieces.

ttfn,
Sherry