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Rooting the Civil War in Song: Three Union Anthems

In this installment of “The Art of Liberty,” we learn that George Frederick Root composed patriotic songs during the Civil War.
Rooting the Civil War in Song: Three Union Anthems
Songs by George Frederick Root inspired the Union army, including the 6th regiment of the Massachusetts Militia passing through New Jersey in 1861. MPI/Getty Images
Tiffany Brannan
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The Civil War inspired a wealth of songs. It arguably produced more patriotic pomp and circumstance than any other American military conflict because both sides considered themselves American. The man most responsible for penning these rousing tunes was American composer George Frederick Root.

The Union Army of the Potomac marching through Washington in 1865. (MPI/Getty Images)
The Union Army of the Potomac marching through Washington in 1865. MPI/Getty Images
Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 24-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. She's written for The Epoch Times since 2019 and became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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