The Story behind "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"

Julia Ward Howe wrote the lyrics to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in 1861. In this video, her great-great-great-grandson discusses the history behind the song.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has achieved great success with its renditions of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." In 1959 the Choir's performance of the song reached #13 on The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. The following year, the Choir won the GRAMMY Award® for Best Performance by a Vocal Group or Chorus for its recording of the song.

Видео The Story behind "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" канала The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square