Everywhere in America

Not somewhere in America, but everywhere to-day,

Where snow-crowned mountains hold their heads,

the vales where children play,

Beside the bench and whirring lathe, on every

lake and stream

And in the depths of earth below, men share a

common dream —

The dream our brave forefathers had of freedom

and of right,

And once again in honor's cause, they rally and

unite.

Not somewhere in America is love of country

found,

But east and west and north and south once

more the bugles sound,

And once again, as one, men stand to break

their brother's chains,

And make the world a better place, where only

justice reigns.

The patriotism that is here, is echoed over there,

The hero at a certain post is on guard everywhere.

O'er humble home and mansion rich the starry

banner flies,

And far and near throughout the land the men

of valor rise.

The flag that flutters o'er your home is fluttering

far away

O'er homes that you have never seen. The same

impulses sway

The souls of men in distant states. The red, the

white and blue

Means to one hundred million strong, just what

it means to you.

The self-same courage resolute you feel and

understand

Is throbbing in the breasts of men throughout

this mighty land.

Not somewhere in America, but everywhere to-day,

For justice and for liberty all free men work

and pray.