Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Bureau/Division/Agency
Archives; Secretary of State
Document Type
MovingImage
Exact Creation Date
3-20-2020
Broad Creation Date
1864-12-24
Language
English
Recommended Citation
"Henry Wadsworth Longfellow" (2020). Maine Bicentennial Moments. 41.
https://digitalmaine.com/arc_200th_moments/41
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Description
Caring For His Wounded Son On December 24th, 1864 Portland Native Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Put Pen To Paper And Wrote An Anti-War Poem, “I Heard The Bells Ochristmas Day Their Old Familiar Carols Play” Years Later Longfellow’s Poem Would Be Put To Music And Become One Of Our Most Beloved Christmas Songs