Julia Ward Howe, an abolitionist and women's rights activist, was born in New York in 1819 but had deep family roots in Rhode Island. A prolific writer and speaker, Howe championed various social ...
On Jan. 28, 1908, author and activist Julia Ward Howe, famous for her composition, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” became the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Born ...
The princess in the castle -- The knight-errant -- The hero and the belle -- Marriage and maternity -- Rome again, home again -- Passion-flowers -- The Secret Six -- The Civil War -- A new world -- ...
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One of the first "Mother’s Day" celebrations was to unite women in the cause of world peace. In 1870 ...
One of the first “Mother’s Day” celebrations was to unite women in the cause of world peace. In 1870 author and poet Julia Ward Howe issued a Mother’s Day proclamation encouraging women to speak out ...
Trump has upended a long tradition of claiming, however hypocritically, that foreign intervention is not about power or profit.
What the ladies were saying -- The principals -- An immense responsibility -- The locals -- A city for women -- The chiefdom -- Thimbles and a teapot -- Great expectations -- Work, the new gospel of ...
The United States Army Field Band delivers a powerful performance of the iconic Civil War-era anthem, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” With lyrics by Julia Ward Howe and conducted by 1st Lt.