Patriotism

Scope and Contents

Contains a selection of printed songs and poems from the ‘Army and Navy Journal’, from the years 1816 to 1910. The documents are accompanied by a Memo Routing Slip from the Armed Forces History section of the Smithsonian Institution, with a bit of information about the Army and Navy Journal. The subject matter is of life as solders/sailors, with themes of camaraderie, homesickness, patriotism and perseverance.

Scope and Contents A collection of newspaper clippings, printed articles, interviews, correspondence and a U.S. War department pamphlet. The collection covers a wide range of topics but the predominant focus is on the military. Some of these topics included: General remembrance; memorials and reenactments; chemical weapons; Australian Vietnam war returnees [interviews]; alcohol and drugs in the military; prisoners of war; the Afghanistan war; patriotism; disease and prostitution. The publication and subject...

Scope and Contents

A collection of handwritten notes, typed script, newspaper clippings, printed articles, brochures and handbooks. Primarily focuses on the positive facets of military life. The central themes are of mental health, unity, teambuilding, camaraderie, potential career options and shifts in the definition of patriotism. The publication and subject matter date ranges are 1942-2002.