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Noteworthy National Songs and the Battle Hymn Origins
A Portland Oregonian piece traces the creation and history of popular national anthems and hymns. It details the Battle Hymn of the Republic, John Brown’s Body, the Marseillaise, and the Star Spangled Banner, noting composers, origins, and cultural impact across eras and nations. The article covers figures like Mrs. Howe, Bishop, Root, Wheaton, and Rouget de L’Isle, and explains Westminster Abbey’s naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Oregonian
Hymn of the Republic
Jola Ward Howe
Nepublic
Washington
Mra
Howe
John Brown
Thomar Biigham Bishop
Bishop
Himerit
Johnny
Gilbert
George ¥. Toot
Root
Maine
Salem, Main
Jona Brown
Washi
Hattie Mn
Jean Richepin
France
Austria
Prussia
Trianburg
Citavne
Europe
Rouget Hale
M. Richepin
Hia
Mediterranean
Francie Scott Key
Anacreon
Hays
Deaser
United States