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

— George Frederick Root Battle Cry of Freedom (1862)

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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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