Mrs. Julia Ward Howe
A song sheet to play the Battle Hymn Of The Republic.
One of the most popular and patriotic songs in the U.S. history actually went through several changes before it was known as it is today. The tune was written around 1856 by William Steffe, and was spread over the U.S. by word of mouth. It was originally about John Brown, the famed abolitionist, but when it was playing during a review, a companion of Howe’s gave her the suggestion to rewrite the lyrics for the war effort. With an extra ‘Glory!’ and a sixth lyric that is often omitted, the song is played today during both Republican and Democratic conventions and during the inauguration of the President.]]>Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe
A song sheet to play the Battle Hymn Of The Republic.
One of the most popular and patriotic songs in the U.S. history actually went through several changes before it was known as it is today. The tune was written around 1856 by William Steffe, and was spread over the U.S. by word of mouth. It was originally about John Brown, the famed abolitionist, but when it was playing during a review, a companion of Howe’s gave her the suggestion to rewrite the lyrics for the war effort. With an extra ‘Glory!’ and a sixth lyric that is often omitted, the song is played today during both Republican and Democratic conventions and during the inauguration of the President.Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The first law-enforcement officer began to patrol the trails and paths of New York City when it was…a Dutch settlement and fort in the year 1625. This lawman was...charged with keeping the peace, settling minor disputes, and warning colonists if fires broke out at night…. When the High Constable of New York City, Jacob Hays retired from service in 1844, permission was granted by the Governor…to create a Police Depart-ment. A force of approximately 800 men under the first Chief of Police, George W. Matsell, began to patrol the City in July of 1845.]]>Our Nation’s communities need your protection, and I find great comfort in your selflessness and bravery.
Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The first law-enforcement officer began to patrol the trails and paths of New York City when it was…a Dutch settlement and fort in the year 1625. This lawman was...charged with keeping the peace, settling minor disputes, and warning colonists if fires broke out at night…. When the High Constable of New York City, Jacob Hays retired from service in 1844, permission was granted by the Governor…to create a Police Depart-ment. A force of approximately 800 men under the first Chief of Police, George W. Matsell, began to patrol the City in July of 1845.Chief Edward F. Crocker, FDNY, 1908
Jay Jonas, FDNY Battalion Chief: "I try to put it in historical perspective for people: Prior to September 11th, the New York City Fire Department in 136 years of existence lost 752 firemen in the line of duty. During six years of bombing in World War II, the London Fire Brigade lost about 400 people. Prior to September 11th, the largest life-loss the New York City Fire Department experienced was 12 in one incident and that was in 1966. On September 11th, we lost 343 people in 28 minutes." Excerpt: “The Entombed Man’s Tale,” From A Day in September: In Their Own Voices]]>When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work.
Chief Edward F. Crocker, FDNY, 1908
Jay Jonas, FDNY Battalion Chief: "I try to put it in historical perspective for people: Prior to September 11th, the New York City Fire Department in 136 years of existence lost 752 firemen in the line of duty. During six years of bombing in World War II, the London Fire Brigade lost about 400 people. Prior to September 11th, the largest life-loss the New York City Fire Department experienced was 12 in one incident and that was in 1966. On September 11th, we lost 343 people in 28 minutes." Excerpt: “The Entombed Man’s Tale,” From A Day in September: In Their Own Voices