About Julia Ward Howe

Julia Ward Howe was an American author and poet, known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" as new lyrics to the song "John Brown's Body," and the original 1870 pacifist Mothers' Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for women's suffrage.

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Julia Ward Howe

American abolitionist, social activist, and poet

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About Julia Ward Howe

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Occupation: poet, writer, peace activist, songwriter

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Position held

women's rights activist

Citizenship

United States

Born

May 27, 1819, 1819

Died

October 17, 1910, 1910

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