It was a way for the United States to recruit soldiers to send to Europe, as the United States was short of soldiers and had even passed draft laws. conscription to enlist people into the army. Additionally, Americans still had anti-war sentiments, since Wilson was re-elected by campaigning not to go to war. This patriotic song helped assuage American fears and gave confidence in the ability of American troops to end the war quickly. Globally, the song is linked to the United States' entry into World War I, an event that solidified the Allied victory, shaping world history leading up to World War II. Domestically, the song gave hope to the people because it reflected the belief that American troops would be able to dominate Europe and return home safely. In the end, however, the deaths and destruction left by the war became evident. Confidence in Wilson's grandiose ideals and patriotism faded as people began to view U.S. involvement in the war as a mistake, and accepted Harding's offer to return to the “normal” (Brinkley, 530). As a result, this song also fits firmly into a changing era as the United States moved beyond World War I and entered the Roaring.