Friday, July 5, 2013

March 12, 1863---Seditious songs



MARCH 12, 1863:       

General Robert Schenk, in command of Union forces in and around the city of Baltimore, under martial law proclaims a ban on secessionist sheet music in that very pro-Confederate city.  General Schenk believes songs like “Maryland, My Maryland” are seditious and give aid and comfort to the enemy.


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