The Battle Cry of Freedom

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Title

The Battle Cry of Freedom

Subject

Sheet music
Patriotic music
Soldiers--Songs and music
War songs and music
American Civil War (1861-1865)

Description

A "Rallying Song." Meant to support Union soldiers. Cover depicts five vignettes labeled clockwise from the top center: "The Vacant chair, Silent lute, Who'll save the left, Battll (i.e. battle) cry of freedom, Within sound of the enemy's guns."

Creator

Root, George F.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

1862

Contributor

Root and Cady

Format

pdf

Language

eng

Identifier

200006
Illinois Sheet Music Collection
A-B

Coverage

Chicago

Original Format

6
35 cm

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