This patriotic and historic picture portrays the writing of the famous national hymn by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. In the early part of the Civil War President Lincoln was very much discouraged at the lack of enthusiasm and the tardiness with which the people answered the call for volunteers to join the army.
Released: Jun 30, 1911
Runtime: 13 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Ralph Ince, Maurice Costello, Julia Swayne Gordon, Edith Storey, Anita Stewart, Mary Maurice
Crew: Laurence Trimble (Director), J. Stuart Blackton (Director), Beta Breuil (Writer)