A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Basil L. Walters, Vice-President and Executive Editor, Minneapolis Star Journal and Tribune, dated December 9, 1941. Walters advises Carswell that the song lyrics of "Ballad for Americans", written by a WPA worker, is what expresses his definition of Americanism writing that the chorus asks: "And who are you?" The voice answers back: "I am America." "Our country's strong, Our country's young. And it's greatest songs are yet unsung ― Our marching song will come again."

Photograph of the Northern Pacific's de Luxe "North Coast Limited" westbound, headed by engine No. 2671 -- a Northern type 4-8-4 locomotive -- departing from the St. Paul Union Station. City buildings are visible behind the train.