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WARD HOWE, Julia: Plaque in memory of at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C.


Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 – October 17, 1910) was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist, and poet most famous as the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Born Julia Ward in New York City, she was the fourth of seven children born to Samuel Ward (1786 – 1839) and Julia Rush Cutler. Her father was a well-to-do banker. Source: Wikipedia


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In Honor of JULIA WARD HOWE
Who wrote the "BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC"
Here at the Old Willard Hotel November 21, 1861
"In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea
With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me."
Presented by the LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC January 24, 1938
[Ed. Note: The COMMITTEE members & list of DONORS are omitted here]
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