Title: George F. Root, Civil War songwriter
Description: "When the Civil War broke out in 1861, "The Battle Cry of Freedom" became perhaps the most common patriotic song echoing throughout the North. The author of that famous tune was George F. Root, and his many other patriotic songs established him as "the musician of the people.""--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biography, Composers, Composers, united states, Composers, biography
Places: United States
People: George F. Root (1820-1895)