https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown’s_Body

I guess I respect some troops a bit

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Reported for supporting political violence

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Even as an atheist I love the original Battle Hymn of the Republic.

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idk if you’re american but they taught us this song in elementary school

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Wait what lol how does that make sense

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it’s a banger tune

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yeah same

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When Lincoln awaited troops in a capitol without an army, after the military had essentially dissolved or joined the confederacy, the first sign of troops arriving after weeks of waiting was the sound of them singing John Brown’s Body. Like that was what he heard that announced their arrival

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I like this version the best. CW: the video has some old photos including an enslaved persons scars from lashes.

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I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

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