This day in music history.

July 2, 1863, Was the second day in the Battle of Gettysburg. The Battle resulted in approximately 51,112 individuals being killed, wounded, missing or captured. One of the most popular songs in the country was When Johnny Comes Marching Home.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home...
When Johnny comes marching home again Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll give him a hearty welcome then Hurrah! Hurrah!
The men will cheer, the boys will shout, The ladies they will all turn out, And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
The old church bells will peal with joy, Hurrah! Hurrah!
To welcome home our darling boy, Hurrah! Hurrah!
The village lads and lassies say With roses they will strew the way, And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
Get ready for the Jubilee, Hurrah! Hurrah!
We'll give the hero three times three, Hurrah! Hurrah!
The laurel wreath is ready now To place upon his loyal brow, And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
Let love and friendship on that day, Hurrah! Hurrah!
Their choicest treasures then display, Hurrah! Hurrah!
And let each one perform some part To fill with joy the warrior's heart, And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home.
DLAK note: May God bless our troops and bring them all home safely.