July is the only true summer month, since it’s the only month when school isn’t either finishing late or beginning early. It’s hot, sunny, and thus a perfect time for summer vacations, activities, and leisure. It’s also the most patriotic month here in the United States, since American Independence Day begins the month with a bang on the Fourth of July.
We Americans tend to celebrate summer holidays with barbecues, pool parties, beach vacations, excursions to the lake, and other outdoor leisure activities. While these American customs are wholesome family fun, they do little to honor the sacrifice of the patriots who gave their lives so we could enjoy these pastimes in freedom. One of the best ways to do so is by watching a patriotic movie.
Some of the most patriotic films were made about and during World War II. At the recruitment office, James learns that he is in perfect physical condition, so the whole band enlists with him. Lon uses medical intervention to pass the physical qualifications, while two young boys lie about their age to get in.
With his star musician and lead singer gone, Biff decides to go on a USO tour with the Andrews Sisters, who also were performers at the nightclub. Despite Lon’s eagerness to join the service, he has a bad attitude about basic training at Camp Healy, thinking he’s ready for battle right away. The commanding officer gives Private Prentice permission to skip any training he deems unnecessary, knowing that the other men’s re.
