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8 citizenship. Community civies, social service, and devotion to our country are all combined in a practical way.

The subjects are those recommended by the Government and leading educators for the first teaching of the principles of democracy. They include: health, economy, conservation, civic beauty, communication, wealth, transportation, charities, education, life saving, and Junior service through Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, and the Junior Red Cross.

“What to Do for Uncle Sam” is a pioneer book in the field of patriotic teaching. Instead of being informational to the point of inhibiting constructive thought, it gives children a chance to translate national ideals into everyday civic service. It helps boys and girls to live community civics in the home, the school, and the town. Rh