Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The American Civil War lasted from 1861-1865 and cost the lives of 750,000 Americans. Late in 1861, Julia Ward Howe wrote the lyrics for this song to raise the spirits of the Union Army, which had been dealt a harsh defeat at the First Battle of Manassas. The music was from a marching song, "John Brown's Body". Comments welcome!
The American Civil War lasted from 1861-1865 and cost the lives of 750,000 Americans. Late in 1861, Julia Ward Howe wrote the lyrics for this song to raise the spirits of the Union Army, which had been dealt a harsh defeat at the First Battle of Manassas. The music was from a marching song, "John Brown's Body". Comments welcome!
