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James McPherson discusses his book "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" ; part 1

BROADCAST: Jun. 6, 1989 | DURATION: 00:33:13

Synopsis

Historian James McPherson discusses the his book, "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era." McPerson explores the American Civil War and talks about some Civil War music. He also discusses the reasoning behind the Civil War and some of the key figures during that time and how many songs came to be written about the battles and leaders.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 6, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
33 minutes, 13 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics African American History & Culture

People

Educators Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

McPherson, James M.--Interviews McPherson, James M. Battle cry of freedom. Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews College teachers--United States--20th century--Interviews United States--History--Campaigns--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Root, George Frederick, 1820-1895 The Civil War United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Songs and music American Civil War, 1861-1865 Civil War music Slavery Brown, John, 1800-1859 Kansas Harpers Ferry Armory (U.S.) Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910 Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 "Battle Hymn of the Republic" Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 First Battle of Bull Run

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