Bannon`s War Room Episode 4089: A WarRoom Thanksgiving Day Special
Nov 28, 2024
Larry Swikert, a historian specializing in Civil War era insights, joins to explore reflections on gratitude amidst historical tragedies. He discusses President Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation and its significance during the 1864 election. The conversation weaves through the emotional complexity of critical Civil War battles such as Gettysburg, emphasizing the importance of remembrance during Thanksgiving. Swikert also highlights grassroots political engagement and the historical fight for justice, linking past struggles with today's political landscape.
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Julia Ward Howe and the Battle Hymn
- Julia Ward Howe, a prominent suffragette and singer, wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
- Though a celebrity, photos of her youth are elusive.
John Brown's Influence
- John Brown's actions against slavery, though unsuccessful, inspired Union soldiers.
- They improvised lyrics to a hymn, which became the basis for "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
Howe's Inspiration
- Howe wrote the "Battle Hymn" in a Washington hotel before dawn.
- It was as though, she later said, another hand had given her the words.