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George Frederick Root Quotes

1820–1895 United States

George Frederick Root (August 30, 1820 – August 6, 1895) was a Romantic American composer, who found particular fame during the American Civil War, with songs such as "Tramp! Tramp!

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Although they may be poor, not a man shall be a slave.

Battle Cry of Freedom (1862)

The Union forever, hurrah! boys, hurrah!
Down with the traitors, up with the stars;
While we rally round the flag, boys, we rally once again,
Shouting the battle cry of freedom!

The Battle Cry of Freedom (1862)

We will welcome to our numbers the loyal, true and brave,
Shouting the battle cry of freedom!
And although he may be poor, he shall never be a slave,
Shouting the battle cry of freedom!

The Battle Cry of Freedom (1862)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: George Frederick Root (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.