The Battle Hymn of the Republic

Movie · 0h 13m

Starring Ralph Ince, Maurice Costello, Julia Swayne Gordon, Edith Storey

This patriotic and historic picture portrays the writing of the famous national hymn by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. In the early part of the Civil War President Lincoln was very much discouraged at the lack of enthusiasm and the tardiness with which the people answered the call for volunteers to join the army.