Battle Hymn of the Republic

Julie Ward Howe is inspired to write the Battle Hymn of the Republic by visions of the great movement of history and the hope that Lincoln will free the slaves. The song causes a Northern mo... Read allJulie Ward Howe is inspired to write the Battle Hymn of the Republic by visions of the great movement of history and the hope that Lincoln will free the slaves. The song causes a Northern mother to relent and allow her son to go to war.Julie Ward Howe is inspired to write the Battle Hymn of the Republic by visions of the great movement of history and the hope that Lincoln will free the slaves. The song causes a Northern mother to relent and allow her son to go to war.