George Frederick Root (30 August 1820 – 6 August 1895)was an American composer.
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Root Causes
George Frederick Root was known before
The coming of the Civil War,
But in that war he earned applause,
Inspiriting the Union cause.
He gave a jaunty martial stamp
To “Battle Cry” and “Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!”
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