The Banner of the Free

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Title

The Banner of the Free

Subject

Broadsides
Songs and music
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Memorial music
flags
soldiers
Battles
War Songs

Description

Illustrated four verse song sung to the tune of "The Sword of Bunker Hill." Lyrics depict death scene of U. S. soldier on the battlefield. Cover depicts a seated General Winfield Scott.military figure surrounded by floral laurel and American flags on either side.

Creator

Johnston, Eugene T.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

Unknown

Contributor

Magnus, Charles

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

301153
37540000505414

Coverage

New York

Original Format

1
18.5 cm

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