G. W. HUNT

In 1878 there was tension between England and Russia. Some in England were militant advocates of war. This song was extremely popular among them. As a result, they became known as Jingoes or Jingoists. The song became popular in America at the approach of the Spanish-American War and jingoism became part of the American political vocabulary.

In 1878 there was tension between England and Russia. Some in England were militant advocates of war. This song was extremely popular among them. As a result, they became known as Jingoes or Jingoists. The song became popular in America at the approach of the Spanish-American War and jingoism became part of the American political vocabulary.