Victims of Nazi persecution continue to speak to us through the songs they left behind. For many victims of Nazi brutality, music was an important means of preserving and asserting their humanity. Such music also serves as a form of historical documentation. These works offer a glimpse into the events and emotions that their creators experienced firsthand. Explore the songs: https://bit.ly/2SKG4SZ | United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The most popular song in America in the spring of 1915, was 'I didn't raise my boy to be a soldier.' It was sung in bars, schools, homes and dance halls all throughout America. Song was how many people got their news at the time. Watch this clip to see how song was used throughout the war. The Great War, new series starts Tomorrow 9:30pm AEDT only on HISTORY. | HISTORY