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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 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 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 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>

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