[MUSIC - "MY COUNTRY, 'TIS OF
THEE"] (SINGING) My country, 'tis of
thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. ANNOUNCER: The Tabernacle Choir
and Orchestra at Temple Square present a Music and the
Spoken Word Memorial Day special, The Promise Of Liberty. Conducting today's
program is Mack Wilberg with organist Richard
Elliot and the spoken word by Lloyd Newell. [MUSIC - "MY COUNTRY, 'TIS OF
THEE"] (SINGING) From every
mountainside, let freedom ring. [MUSIC - "THE STAR SPANGLED
BANNER"] (SINGING) Oh, say can you
see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we hailed at
the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes
and bright stars through the perilous fight. Over the ramparts we watched
were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare,
the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star
spangled banner yet wave. Over the land of the free
and the home of the brave. [music - "because of the brave"] (SINGING) They never
asked for glory. They never sought the fame. But they answered the
call just the same. Showing courage beyond duty
with noble valiant hearts, the flame of freedom
shining in the dark. Because of the
brave, our flag still flies high, declaring the truth
that freedom is still alive. For all the blood spilled
and the sacrifice made, we are the land of the
free because of the brave. We embrace the cause of
justice and cling to liberty and honor those who
serve selflessly. They have shown uncommon valor
against the sword of tyranny and have paid the cost
that we may be free. Because of the
brave, our slag still flies high, declaring the truth
that freedom is still alive. For all the blood spilled
and the sacrifice made, we are the land of the
free because of the brave. Because of the
brave, our flag still flies high, declaring the truth
that freedom is still alive. For all the blood spilled
and the sacrifice made, we are the land of the free,
we are the land of the free, we are the land of the
free because of the brave. [MUSIC - "AMERICA THE
BEAUTIFUL"] (SINGING) Oh
beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife. Who more than self their country
loved and mercy more than life. America! America! God mend thine every flaw. Confirm thy soul in
self-control, thy liberty in law. And crown thy good with
brotherhood from sea to shining sea. America! America! America! [music - "the washington post"] [music - "this is my country"] (SINGING) This is my
country, land of my birth. This is my country,
grandest on earth. I pledge thee my allegiance,
America the bold. For this is my country
to have and to hold. With hand upon my
heart, I thank the Lord for this my native land. For all I love is
here within her gates. My soul is rooted deeply in
the soil on which I stand. For these are mine
own United States. This is my country,
land of my birth. This is my country,
grandest on earth. I pledge thee my allegiance,
America the bold. For this is my country to
have and to hold, to hold. [MUSIC - "THE PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE"] (SINGING) I pledge allegiance
to the flag of the United States of America, and to the
republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I pledge allegiance to
the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic for which it
stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty
and justice, and justice. With liberty and justice
for all, for all. On June 6, 1944, this beach
on the coast of Normandy, France became the turning
point of World War II. At the time, France was
occupied by Nazi Germany, as was much of Western Europe. But then Dwight D. Eisenhower,
Supreme Commander of the Allie forces, ordered an invasion. Code named Operation
Overlord, it took place on this 50
mile stretch of sand, where some 160,000 American,
British, and Canadian troops, with an armada of
nearly 5,000 vessels, launched the largest seaborne
invasion in military history. Addressing the troops before
launching the campaign, General Eisenhower said, "The
eyes of the world are upon you. We will accept nothing
less than full victory." Against all odds, the hard
fought invasion of Normandy was a success, and the course
of history was forever altered. General Eisenhower never
intended to be a military hero. As a youngster in
Abilene, Kansas, what he really wanted to be was
a Major League Baseball player. The world owes a
debt of gratitude to the baseball coach at
West Point Academy who cut young Dwight
Eisenhower from the te, effectively ending
his baseball career. Instead, Eisenhower
became a five star general and the 34th president
of the United States. He brought to Washington a
military charisma reminiscent of presidents George
Washington and Ulysses S. Grant, both charged with
bringing the country together after deadly wars. In his final address
as president in 1961, Eisenhower reflected
on his half a century in the service of our country. His presidential council
still holds true. America's leadership
and prestige depend not merely upon our
material progress, riches, and military
strength, but on how we use our power in
the interests of world peace and human betterment. At this place made sacred
by the sacrifices of those under Eisenhower's command,
we remember and must never forget that our nation's best
moments were born of courage and devotion to duty. We honor that history when we,
as President Eisenhower urged, use what power we
have to promote peace and make the world
a better place. [music - "on this day"] (SINGING) The bugle has sounded. The notes drift away. This time now belongs to you. On this day, for
one brief moment, hear the silence fill the air. Think of those who walked beside
us, who walked besides us, now no longer there. Then don't cry but
hear their laughter, for their spirit lives inside. Let the mystic
stream of memory Miss fill our hearts with pride. Make us humble, make us knowing,
and accepting what is done. On this day, for now,
forever, make this nation one. On this day, for all the
fallen, make this nation one. On this day, for all the
living, make this nation one. [MUSIC - "A TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED
SERVICES"] (SINGING) First to
fight for the right, and to build the nation's
might, and the army goes rolling along. Proud of all we have done,
fighting til the battle's won. And the army goes rolling along. Then it's high, high, hey,
the army's on its way. Count off the cadence
loud and strong. 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 3. For where ever we
go, we will always know that the army
goes rolling along. From the halls of Montezuma
to the shores of Tripoli. We will fight our
country's battles in the air, on land, and sea. First we fight for
right and freedom and to keep our honor clean. We are proud to claim our
title of United States Marines. We're always ready for the call. We place our trust in thee. Through howling gale and shot
and shell to win the victory. Semper paratus is our guide,
our pledge, our motto too. We're always ready, do
or die, our Coast Guard will fight for you. Anchors aweigh, my boys. Anchors aweigh. Farewell to the college joys. We sail at break of
day, day, day, day. Through our last night on
shore, hail to the foam. Until we meet once more, here's
wishing you a happy voyage home. Off we go, into the
wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun. Here they come, to meet
our thunder, at 'em boys, give her the gun. Give her the gun. Down we dive, spouting
our flame from under, off with one terrible roar. We live in flame or
go down in flame, for nothing can stop
the US Air Force. America! America! God shed his grace on thee. Oh beautiful for heroes
proved in liberating strife. Who more than self
their country loved, and mercy more than life. America! America! May God thy gold
refine, til all success be nobleness and
every gain divine. America! America! ANNOUNCER: Thank you for
joining the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
for this Memorial Day special, originating from historic
Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Please join us again for
Music and the Spoken Word. Until we meet again, may
peace be with you, this day and always. [MUSIC - "GOD BE WITH YOU TIL WE
MEET AGAIN"] God be with you
til we meet again. By his counsel's
guide, uphold you. With his sheep
securely fold you. God be with you
til we meet again.
