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The Racine American Legion Post 76 Drum and Bugle Corps

A Scrapbook History: 1916 - 1946

by George D. Fennell

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Throughout America’s history, the call to war was heralded by the sounds of the drum, the fife, and the bugle. But after the fighting was over, the music remained.

At the end of World War I, musical marching units nationwide moved in a new direction, as they began to participate in music and drill competitions, parades, and festivals.

With the advent of the American Legion came the reorganization by newly returned veterans in Racine, Wisconsin, of the Wisconsin National Guard’s Batteries C & F Drum and Bugle Corps into the American Legion Post 76 Drum and Bugle Corps, which would come to be known as the Racine Boys of 76 Drum and Bugle Corps.

Though much is known about the Racine American Legion Post 76 Drum and Bugle Corps’ activities and triumphs after World War II, history enthusiasts were left to wonder what happened during the years of its initial birth and development. Inside these pages is a rich scrapbook history that fills in the pieces of the missing years (1916–1946) and shows how one of the American Legion’s greatest drum and bugle corps became the national champions, setting the pace in music, equipment, and drill maneuvers.

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Paperback
Format: 6 x 9 Black & White Paperback, 426 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (Dec 06, 2008)
ISBN10: 1432730959
ISBN13: 9781432730956
Genre: HISTORY / General

Author Information...

George D. FennellGeorge D. Fennell was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin, the self-proclaimed “Drum and Bugle Corps Capital of the World.” In September 1964 he joined the Racine YMCA Kiltie Kadets Drum and Bugle Corps, which ignited a lifelong passion for the activity. Since then he has been a member of several of Racine’s drum and bugle corps. Fennell also has lectured and written numerous newspaper and magazine articles about the history of the corps. He retired after thirty years with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Fennell currently resides near Kansasville, Wisconsin, with his wife, Liz.
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