James Brenner
Corporal
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2016
- Location
- North Canton, Ohio
In an idle moment, it struck me that the popular songs of the Civil War may give anecdotal insight into why the war was fought. Here a just a few examples that I came up with off the cuff; I’m certain there are more – just as there are numerous versions of these songs:
Bonnie Blue Flag: “When our rights were threatened”; "fighting for our property we gained by honest toil”; and “our heritage to save …”.
Marching through Georgia: “treason fled before us …”
Battle Hymn of the Republic; No single line stands out, but the theme of a holy war comes through very clearly.
We are Coming Father Abraham: “… our Union to restore …”
The Vacant Chair: “… uphold our country’s honor”
Speaking of musical legacies, Thanks and a tip o’ the hat to Country Joe McDonald
Bonnie Blue Flag: “When our rights were threatened”; "fighting for our property we gained by honest toil”; and “our heritage to save …”.
Marching through Georgia: “treason fled before us …”
Battle Hymn of the Republic; No single line stands out, but the theme of a holy war comes through very clearly.
We are Coming Father Abraham: “… our Union to restore …”
The Vacant Chair: “… uphold our country’s honor”
Speaking of musical legacies, Thanks and a tip o’ the hat to Country Joe McDonald