Helen SimonsonMost of all I remember that what begins with drums and fife, flags and bunting, becomes too swiftly a long and grey winter of the spirit.
About This Quote
The quote is a reference to the war of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States. It refers to the battle of Baltimore, which took place on the Chesapeake Bay in 1814. In this battle, two large British warships, HMS Guerriere and HMS Java, engaged in a battle with the American frigate USS President. The war was declared by president James Madison after learning that British ships were approaching American ports.
Source: The Summer Before The War
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