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Julia Ward Howe

1819-1910

Julia Ward Howe was a prominent American social activist and poet of the 19th century.

Biography

Julia Ward Howe was a prominent American social activist and poet of the 19th century.

She is known for writing 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic,' a hymn that became a symbol of the fight for freedom during the American Civil War.

Howe also advocated for the abolition of slavery, women's rights, and world peace.

She was an influential figure in her time and left a lasting legacy in the history of the United States..