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The War Spirit at Home

Explore the impact of the American Civil War on children and society through historical illustrations and writings. Discover the patriotism, sacrifices, and resilience of families during this turbulent time.

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The War Spirit at Home

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  1. The War Spirit at Home Children and Society during the American Civil War

  2. Lilly Martin Spencer, “The War Spirit at Home—Celebrating the Victory at Gettysburg” (1866)

  3. “A is America, land of the free, B is a Battle, our soldiers did see; C is a Captain, who led on his men, D is a Drummer Boy, called little Ben; E is the Eagle, that proudly did soar, F is our Flag, that shall wave evermore.”

  4. “In the cause of independence our forefathers sacrificed their lives and fortunes. Let us aim to hand down to latest posterity the priceless heritage of the Union, cemented by their richest blood.”

  5. Currier and Ives, “The Domestic Blockade”

  6. Illustration from “Little Prudy’s Captain Horace”

  7. From Lydia Maria Child,”Nelly’s Hospital,” Our Young Folks (1865)

  8. Eastman Johnson, “Knitting for the Soldiers” (1861)

  9. Eastman Johnson, “Writing to Father” (1863)

  10. “The Drummer Boy’s Burial,” Harper’s New Monthly Magazine (July 1864), 145.

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