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'''Julia Ward Howe''' (1819–1910) was an abolitionist inspired to write the lyrics to the famous song, ''The Battle Hymn of the Republic'' in November 1861, the same year that the Civil War began.  These words were published by the Atlantic Monthly on February 1, 1862, and became the theme song for the Union during the Civil War.

'''Julia Ward Howe''' (1819–1910) was an abolitionist, writer, and women's rights activist.   

Julia Ward Howe was visiting Washington, D.C., and observed the Union forces during the day and campfires at night.  She had difficulty sleeping.  In the early morning hours, an inspiration struck her to write these lyrics as the rest of the nation slept:<ref>http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/richards/howe/battle.html</ref>

Julia was educated by tutors at home and in girls' schools until age 16.  <ref>Open Connections Program, Women Working 1800-1930, Harvard University Library:  Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)[http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/ww/people_howe.html]</ref>

 

In November 1861, the same year that the Civil War began, Howe was visiting Washington, D.C. with her husband, and observed the Union forces during the day and campfires at night.  She had difficulty sleeping.  In the early morning hours, as the rest of the nation slept, an inspiration struck her to write the lyrics to the famous song, ''The Battle Hymn of the Republic''.<ref>http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/richards/howe/battle.html</ref> These words were published by the Atlantic Monthly on February 1, 1862, and became the theme song for the Union during the Civil War.

:Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord:

:Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord: