Orphans Must Watch Parade!
In the early ’40s, especially when WWII was going on, America was very Patriotic – we had Parades , with lots of Bands playing the songs of each branch of service! We, my two (2) brothers and myself, knew the words and sang the songs as loud as we could.
My Father had been in the Army , with General Douglas MacArthur, in the Philippines , I still have his Photo Album! So, he wanted his children to be able to watch the Parades and always be able to do our part – you’re never too young to learn to do something that will benefit ‘more.’
Later on, in the ’40s, when we were in the Orphanage, we were never allowed to go to a Parade, who would take “200” Orphans? It just was not done!
The story changed though, when we were in the Orphanage! Several times, there was a Parade in downtown – Saint Louis, Missouri and my Father was at the Orphanage to get his children! I have no idea what he said or did, but the “Nuns” were in a real scramble – getting us ready to leave !
We were so happy to be leaving – we were singing all the songs we knew , and everybody hearing us – could tell we were the happiest kids , alive! In those days – God blessed America and Orphans!
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