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In every era, especially when there is a war, there are songs that are written to promote patriotic emotions. This particular song came from 1862, in the era of the Civil War. It was written by George Frederick Root, and encouraged everyone to support the Union troops, as well as actively supporting the Union itself (part of the song contained these lines: "The Union forever! Hurrah boys, hurrah!", and the public was encouraged to "rally 'round the flag"-- the American flag, representing keeping the country united).

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