The " Battle Cry of Freedom ", also known as " Rally 'Round the Flag ", is a song written in 1862 by American composer George Frederick Root (1820–1895) during the American Civil War.

Shouting the battle cry of freedom! This was a very famous battle cry during the Civil war for the Union. Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its...

Although "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" is today considered the preeminent Northern war song, Union soldiers were more likely to bestow that honor upon "The Battle Cry of Freedom."

Lyrics (Confederate version) Our flag is proudly floating on the land and on the main, Shout, shout the battle cry of Freedom! Beneath it oft we've conquered, and we'll conquer oft...

Considered a “rally” song, it was played and sung with gusto by virtually every Federal regimental brass band and many others throughout the remainder of the war. Its tune also became popular in the …

Confederate lyrics written as a response by H.L. Schreiner and W.H. Barnes: Shout, shout the battle cry of Freedom! Beneath it oft we've conquered, and we'll conquer oft again! Shout, shout the battle cry …

"The Battle Cry of Freedom" is an American Civil War song by George F. Root. This page has lyrics, video, audio, and song history.

Shout, shout the battle cry of Freedom! And the leaders in charge cry out, "Come, boys, come!" Shout, shout the battle cry of Freedom!-- CHORUS They have laid down their lives On the bloody battle …

This collection of "War Between the States" music has been the standard one in the re-enacting circuit for many years now. The sheet music is published just as it was originally and it contains some of the …

And although he may be poor he shall never be a Slave Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom! Chorus: The Union for ever! c. So, we're springing to the call from the East and from the West, Shouting the …