When Johnny Comes Marching Home
song by Gilmore
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"When Johnny Comes Marching Home" is a popular song from the American Civil War era, reportedly composed by Patrick Gilmore under the pseudonym Louis Lambert in 1863. The song became a significant piece of music during the conflict, reflecting the hopes of many for the return of soldiers. It is often sung to the tune of "John Brown's Body," which also inspired Julia Ward Howe's "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". The song's enduring popularity speaks to its role in capturing the sentiment of the time.12
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