It's More Than History - NY 36th Regiment




		DOCUMENT 1

A great rush. Cost what it may, the nation must be saved! 36th Regiment New York Volunteers; commanded by Colonel W.H. Brown. [Poster]

CREATED/PUBLISHED
Baker & Godwin, NY

MEDIUM
Poster; 97 x 61 cm

SUMMARY
Liberty with flag, eagle between citizen & soldier

NOTES
Citizen is saying "We will come. We know our country's need, and will respond to her call... " Soldier is saying, "Americans! Your country calls. Your cherished institutions and your Noble Flag are threatened by rebels and traitors..."
Regiment: New York Infantry Regiment, 36th (1861-1863)
Other Regiment Identification: 36th NY Regiment
Commanding officer: Brown, W. H., Col.
Also associated: Moore, G. H., Lieut., recruiting officer

Answer the following questions:

1. Who were the authors of this poster?

2. What were they hoping men would do when they saw this poster?

3. Who are the rebels and traitors?