Saturday 9, Memories

God Bless America

Hosted by Samantha!

Saturday 9: God Bless America

Unfamiliar with Deanna Durbin's rendition of week's tune? Hear it here.

Memorial Day is the federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle. 

1) Memorial Day was introduced after the Civil War. Originally called Decoration Day, this is when memorials, as well as the graves of veterans, are to be decorated with flags and flowers on this day to show our appreciation. Is there a war memorial in your neighborhood?

There are various statues erected  around town honoring the fallen, and our town memorial

2) Andrew Johnson, our 17th President, was in office the first time Memorial/Decoration Day was celebrated. Have you ever met one of our 45 Presidents? 

No, I have not.

3) According to the AAA, more than 30 million Americans will hit the road this weekend and drive more than 50 miles. Will you be traveling far from home this weekend? 

Not really,  but our daughter's family drove from Boston to Washington, DC ..arrived last night.   Praying for their safety and traveling mercies!

4) Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food? 

I love fried chicken, potato salad, deviled eggs,  corn on the cob and  baked beans...  that was my mama's style of picnic!

Ice cold watermelon for  dessert

5) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or fan on? 

Both.

6) Though she's belting out one of America's best loved patriotic songs, Deanna Durbin was born in Canada. Is there anyone in your family or circle of friends who wasn't born in the USA?

One of our dearest long time family friends  is Veronika from Germany.A dear friend at church was born in Brazil, I have a cousin who married a young lady from Germany, and if I thought about it longer, I am sure I'd think of more..

7) No longer a household name, Ms. Durbin was once one of the biggest stars in the country. One of her most popular films was 1937's One Hundred Men and a Girl, which was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Recommend a movie that you really like, but don't think many Saturday 9ers have seen.

People Will Talk with Jean Crain and Cary Grant.

or Rebecca with Laurence O'livia and Joan Fontaine

I love  films from the Golden Age.

                                

8) Back in 1938, Deanna Durbin had her handprints cemented in front of the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd. Have you ever visited that Los Angeles tourist attraction?

Never been west of Indiana, so no.

9) Random question: What food did you hate as a child, but enjoy now?

Anything red...  like tomatoes, catsup, beets,