Barbara Frietchie Comments

My my mum learnt this in 1916 at school My mother used to recite this to us after the war we

What happened to the flag she stole?

I wish I could be that brave I pray that some still are

my mom taught me this poem whean I was 7

My mother taught me this poem when I was 10 years old.

Is Frederick town the current Frederick Maryland or Fredericksburg Maryland?

Those millionaire football players might do well to read Barbara Fritchie's poem by Whittier, and shed a tear of shame at what they do.

I recite this to my S. Carolina friends when I see them it reminds them of home and recalls for me of standing in front of the class 66 years ago reciting it from memory for a visiting G.I. Colonel who was visiting my school on the eve of D-Day.

A great poem and deserving tribute to a deserving lady.

I love this poem, and I remember it from very early school days.