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January 15, 2020
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Heroes of the Faith — Julia Ward Howe
July 24, 2019
2019 marks 200th anniversary of birth of ‘Battle Hymn’ writer By Joanne Sloan Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! / Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! / Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! /
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