"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

Creator Notes

Music composed by George F. Root with lyrics by L.J. Bates; published by Root & Cady, Chicago, Illinois.

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

"Good Bye! Old Glory," 1865