The World War II Christmas Song - US 101
December 19, 2017
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as posted by the channelDid you know that one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time was written because of World War II?
On this week's episode, we'll look at the history behind the song "I'll Be Home For Christmas". We'll learn when it was first written and recorded, the meaning behind the song, and why it became so popular when it was released.
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