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Cruces
PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:18 pm 
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http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/The-Sentimental-Ballad-of-the-Civil-War.html

Didn't know this was it.

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It makes sense. There are a number of sentimental ballads from the war and before the war that carried over. But, when you think of it, this one expresses the sentiments of anyone and everyone involved.

Many of the songs are more martial in nature.

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I know this wasn't made in Civil War times...but i Do Love it!!! and Warms my Heart when i hear it....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCr5ZrLq6KI

And this one makes me get all Misty eye'd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxDP6q6C ... re=related

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