"Good Bye! Old Glory," 1865
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Artifact Overview
The American Civil War finally ended in 1865. In September lyricist Lewis Bates and composer George F. Root produced the song "Good Bye! Old Glory" as a Union soldier's farewell to army life. In the lyrics, the victorious soldier says good-bye to marching and fighting, bids a "fond adieu" to hardtack and then doffs his army blue.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1865
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Music composed by George F. Root with lyrics by L.J. Bates; published by Root & Cady, Chicago, Illinois.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
94.0.17.28
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 13.875 in
Width: 10.875 in
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