What are those yellow ribbons?

Question

I always see those yellow ribbons everywhere but still do not know what they truly stand for. I know it has something to do with the military, but what? Can someone please tell me what this is?

Answer 1

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! That would be what most say is the meaning. Some say that the tradition dates back to the civil war, while others claim that it comes from the song "Tie a Yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree" from the Vietnam era. The tradition to wear or display yellow ribbons in support of our troops became wide spread during the Persian Gulf War, and pins and ribbons were mass produced to show support for our troops overseas.
On a side note, "Round Her Neck She Wore A Yellow Ribbon." was a song made in 1938 by Sidney Robertson Cowell, but was not the first version of the song. In fact, it dates way back (at least 1838) to British folk culture. Therefore, this may have been a tradition that was brought with us, and indeed used during the civil war.

Answer 2

Yellow ribbons are taken from the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree" A verse in the song says "Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the oak oak tree. It's been three long years, do you still want me?" It's a way to say we want you to come home to our soldiers.

Answer 3

It is from song from the 70's.
"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree."
By Tony Orlando and Dawn.
Song was about guy in prison writing girl.
Gis of....if she still wanted him she should tiea yellow ribbon around a particular tree.
He would look for it from the bus .If he did not see it he would move on.

Tie a Yellow Ribbon
Tony Orlando & Dawn


I'm comin' home, I've done my time
Now I've got to know what is and isn't mine
If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free
Then you'll know just what to do
If you still want me
If you still want me
Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree
It's been three long years
Do ya still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree

Bus driver, please look for me
'cause I couldn't bear to see what I might see
I'm really still in prison
And my love, she holds the key
A simple yellow ribbon's what I need to set me free
I wrote and told her please

Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree
It's been three long years
Do ya still want me?
If I don't see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree

Now the whole damned bus is cheerin'
And I can't believe I see
A hundred yellow ribbons round the old oak tree

I'm comin' home

(Tie a ribbon round the old oak tree)


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Answer 4

Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree.

It's been three long years

Do you still want me?

A 70's song by Tont Orlando and Dawn

Answer 5

You do it for support of the troops. If you have family in the services it also is done when they are deployed. It shows that someone we care for is in harms way. Ours get put out the day my hubby leaves for deployments and taken down as he walks through the door.

Answer 6

They stand for supporting the troops and hoping that they will come home safe.

Answer 7

It is just a gesture of support.

Answer 8

you wear it for the soldier who is far far away

Answer 9

Don't know but they're handy if you get the runs.