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Harper's Weekly and "The President's Hymn. Give Thanks, All Ye People"
- Creator:
- Harper's Weekly, Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg
- Location:
- New York, New York
- Origin Date:
- 1863
- Materials:
- paper
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.083.0040
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Magazines & Newspapers
Description
This is the front page from "Harper's Weekly" newspaper, December 5, 1863. The page features the music and lyrics to the song, "The President's Hymn" composed by Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg. There are illustrations of angels above the music. At the left are small illustrations of a soldier standing sentry and of an African American family. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum.
