Campfire Reunions
Lyrics for Singalongs and Original Songs
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Category: Patriotic Songs
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This Civil War-era song was written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861. Set to the melody of the folk hymn John Brown’s Body, it became a powerful anthem for the Union cause and a lasting symbol of justice and sacrifice.
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Katharine Lee Bates wrote the poem in 1893 after visiting Pikes Peak; it was later set to Samuel A. Ward’s 1882 melody. First published in 1895, it gradually gained popularity and was often proposed as a national anthem alternative for its sweeping imagery and inclusive vision of America.
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Written by Irving Berlin in 1918 and revised in 1938, this patriotic anthem gained fame through Kate Smith’s heartfelt radio debut. Especially beloved during wartime and national crises, it’s often called America’s “second national anthem” for its unifying and prayerful tone.
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