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Name
  
Harry McCarthy

Role
  
Songwriter

Died
  
1874


Harry McCarthy

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Harry McCarthy (1834–1888), also known as Harry Macarthy, was a songwriter from Ireland, where he became a variety entertainer and comedian in the mid 19th century.

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In 1861 he wrote the song "The Bonnie Blue Flag," about the unofficial first Confederate flag, using the tune from "The Irish Jaunting Car." The song was extremely popular, rivaling "Dixie" as a Confederate anthem. The song lost some of its popularity when, late in the war, McCarthy left the South for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • McCarthy is portrayed in a cameo role in the 2003 film God and Generals where he is played by actor Damon Kirsche. He stands on an impromptu outdoor stage and sings "The Bonnie Blue Flag" to a gathering of the Army of Northern Virginia high command.

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