The rousing urgency of the song seems to possess a power that, according to its own lyrics, “transfigures you and me.” ...

Poet and abolitionist Julia Ward Howe rewrote the lyrics to one of America's most patriotic songs, the "Battle Hymn of the ...

Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!, voices cry out against a steadily marching beat and victorious trumpet blasts. It is the swelling sound of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” a timeless song that inspires ...

It was sung at Ronald Reagan's funeral, and adopted with new lyrics by labor radicals. John Updike quoted it in the title of one of his novels, and George W. Bush had it performed at the memorial ...

July 4 holds a special place in American history. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is foremost among the ...

Poet, philosopher, and suffragist Julia Ward Howe wrote a rallying cry in 1861 that would resonate for more than a ...

On Saturday, thousands gathered around Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army. Thanks to the White House, the celebration was more than a speech as it included ...

Prologue -- The besieged city -- A rich crimson -- "The glorious freedom of His gospel" -- Righteous war and holy peace -- The Anglo-American "Battle Hymn -- The valor of righteousness -- The sacred ...

Jimmy Carter funeral: 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' As his military honor guard salutes, the Morehouse College Glee Club sings the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic,' honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th ...

We tend to think we have one national anthem, but to me, we have always seemed to have two. The first is the official one, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The second is “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” The ...