Julia Ward Howe, American poet and songwriter (born 1819)

Julia Ward Howe

American abolitionist, social activist, and poet (1819–1910)

Julia Ward Howe was an American author and poet, known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" as new lyrics to an existing song, and the original 1870 pacifist Mothers' Day Proclamation. She was also an advocate for abolitionism and a social activist, particularly for…