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The Battle Cry of Freedom

By Jonathan R. Allen - Last updated: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Root was a prolific patriotic composer, eventually writing over 200 songs. His “The Battle Cry of Freedom” was arguably the most popular of his many compositions.

Hardtack Described

By Jonathan R. Allen - Last updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2010

For both Billy Yanks and Johnny Rebs, a common food was hardtack. Hardtack was a quarter-inch thick square cracker or biscuit baked from unleavened flour, water, and salt. It was inexpensive and durable, qualities making it suitable for military campaigning.