Uncle Sam's Right Arm: A Patriotic Exercise by Effa E. Preston
"Uncle Sam's Right Arm: A Patriotic Exercise" by Effa E. Preston is a theatrical work intended for performance, likely written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I. This book comprises a patriotic play that emphasizes themes of national pride, duty, and unity in the face of war. It is designed as a musical or entertainment piece aimed at stirring the spirit of patriotism among children andfamilies during a time of national turmoil. The narrative of the book centers around Uncle Sam, depicted as a representation of America, who encourages children to contribute to the war effort. Through songs, characters, and various roles, such as soldiers, nurses, farmers, and aviators, it illustrates how everyone has a part to play in supporting the troops and promoting the ideals of democracy. The characters express their aspirations and responsibilities, stressing actions like buying war bonds, saving stamps, and aiding the Red Cross. Ultimately, the play seeks to inspire a sense of duty and collective work toward victory, reinforcing the message that every individual's effort is vital in maintaining the nation’s freedom and democracy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Preston, Effa E. (Effa Estelle), 1884-1975 |
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| Title | Uncle Sam's Right Arm: A Patriotic Exercise |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Emmy, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's plays |
| Subject | Patriotic plays, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53426 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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