The song may have been written to encourage patriotism as the United States entered World War I. Belle Baker was one of the most popular singers and actresses of her day.]]>
The Wide Awakes were organized, uniformed chapters of young men who campaigned and marched for a Republican victory in the presidential election of 1860.]]>
A perennial Democratic nominee, Bryan ran for the presidency and failed three times: 1896, 1900, and 1908.]]>