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Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
  In 1864 to give hope to the Union prisoners of war. The song is written from the prisoner's point of view during the times. The song tells a story that means hope is coming to his fellow prisoners.



Marching Through Georgia
 The lyrics of the song refer to U.S. Armed force significant general William T. Sherman's "March to the Sea" to take control of the Confederate city of Savannah, Georgia in late 1864.

Battle Cry of Freedom
  It was a patriotic song advocating the causes of Unionism and abolitionism.  The song also helped the morale of Union soldiers.

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