Julia Ward Howe
(1819-1910)

American Social Reformer, Abolitionist, Poet
Wrote "Battle Hymn of the Republic"
First to proclaim Mother's Day in 1870
National Women's Hall of Fame

birthdate: May 27
birthplace: New York, New York

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.wagingpeace.org/articles/0000/
1870_howe_mothers-day.htm

www.uua.org/uuhs/duub/articles/juliawardhowe.html

http://womenshistory.about.com/library/bio/
blbio_howe_julia_ward.htm

www.greatwomen.org/women.php?action=viewone&id=80

 

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