Lessons from the 1940s - Have Faith

Here's a poster you wouldn't see today: "Strong in the strength of the Lord, we who fight in the people's cause will never stop until that cause is won." While researching my World War II novels, I was surprised at the religious tone in the writings. Top Ten songs like "Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer," "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition," and a humble prayer in the middle of the lyrics of "American Patrol." A prayer on the front page of the local newspaper on D-Day. Mainstream movies ...