A Celebration of
Infamy - 1926 A.D.

An adolescent enchanted by dazzling sight;

A sea of red, white and blue
above distant field.

Old Glory never waved to such delight;

A legion of flags the green area thrilled.



To many the Memorial Day
was splendidly saluted,

While to others the nation's glory
was ignobly diluted;

Cries of terror and sorrow from
Catholics, Jews and Blacks;

Long subject to the pangs and indignity
of prejudicial attacks.



For the originators of this presentation

Were holding not a
Bill of Rights Celebration;

Arrogance, bigotry and hatred
ruled their plan;

For the flag display was created
by the Klu Klux Klan.



Yet in noble protestation

At the evil celebration,

Townsfolks lowering
their flags half mast,

Till the shameful display was past.