General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Order of the Day (1944)
Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
Channeled Song: “Soldier” by Destiny’s Child
Interpretation: Addressing his soldiers.
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months.
Channeled Song: “Optimistic” by Sounds Of Blackness
Interpretation: Trying to keep the tone light.
The eyes of the world are upon you.
Channeled Song: “Private Eyes” by Daryl Hall & John Oates
Interpretation: Knowing that spies were watching their every move.
The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.
Channeled Song: “Pray” by MC Hammer
Interpretation: Soliciting the prayers of the American public.
In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Channeled Song: “Safe and Sound” by Capital Cities
Interpretation: Keeping the United States safe.
Your task will not be an easy one.
Channeled Song: “Easy” by Faith No More
Interpretation: Knowing they had a hard battle ahead.
Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened.
Channeled Song: “Stronger” by Britney Spears
Interpretation: Implying that their soldiers were stronger.
He will fight savagely.
Channeled Song: “The Warrior” by Scandal
Interpretation: Talking about the German army.
But this is the year 1944!
Channeled Song: “This Is It” by Kenny Loggins
Interpretation: Pointing out the year.
Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41.
Channeled Song: “Changes” by David Bowie
Interpretation: Knowing there had been a change in leadership.
The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man.
Channeled Song: “One On One” by Daryl Hall & John Oates
Interpretation: Saying that the United Nations engaged in arm to arm combat.
Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground.
Channeled Song: “War” by Edwin Starr
Interpretation: Saying that they had reduced their war capacities.
Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men.
Channeled Song: “Everything Your Heart Desires” by Daryl Hall & John Oates
Interpretation: Saying that they had any weapon they could think of.
The tide has turned!
Channeled Song: “The Tide Is High” by Blondie
Interpretation: Claiming that the war was in their favor.
The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
Channeled Song: “Free” by Ultra Naté
Interpretation: Emphasizing the fact that these soldiers were free.
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.
Channeled Song: “Confident” by Demi Lovato
Interpretation: Confident in his soldiers.
We will accept nothing less than full Victory!
Channeled Song: “The Best” by Tina Turner
Interpretation: Wanting nothing but the best for his soldiers.
Good luck!
Channeled Song: “So Long, Farewell” by The Von Trapp Children
Interpretation: Saying goodbye.
And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.
Channeled Song: “Jesus Walks” by Kanye West
Interpretation: Hoping that Jesus will be walking with them all.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Channeled Song: “Reasons” by Earth, Wind & Fire
Interpretation: Writing a final letter to soldiers he will never see again.https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/general-eisenhowers-order-of-the-day
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