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James McPherson discusses his book "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" ; part 2

BROADCAST: Jun. 6, 1989 | DURATION: 00:19:40

Synopsis

Historian James McPherson discusses the his book, "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era." McPerson explores the American Civil War and introduces some Civil War music. He talks about black soldiers, photography, and reconstruction. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 6, 1989

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

Duration
19 minutes, 40 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. The Civil War American Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Songs and music Civil War music Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911 "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" Shaw, Robert Gould, 1837-1863 Andrew, John Albion Chestnut, Mary Boykin Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Forrest, Nathaniel Bedford, 1821-1877 Freedmen's Bureau

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