The Battle Cry of Freedom | American Civil War Song
Details
| Title | The Battle Cry of Freedom | American Civil War Song |
| Author | NeuesLied |
| Duration | 1:42 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=V_uCVidXz-o |
Description
The "Battle Cry of Freedom", also known as "Rally 'Round the Flag", is a song written in 1862 by American composer George Frederick Root during the American Civil War. A patriotic song advocating the causes of Unionism and abolitionism, it became so popular that composer H. L. Schreiner and lyricist W. H. Barnes adapted it for the Confederacy.
