Daniel Emmett created "Dixie" - one of the most popular songs to have emerged in the United States during the 19th century. During the Civil War, “Dixie” reinforced and strengthened the identity of the South. However, this was not intention of the song’s composer who was a loyal Unionist and, reportedly, disgusted by its southern popularity.Daniel Emmett created "Dixie" - one of the most popular songs to have emerged in the United States during the 19th century. During the Civil War, “Dixie” reinforced and strengthened the identity of the South. However, this was not intention of the song’s composer who was a loyal Unionist and, reportedly, disgusted by its southern popularity.
Daniel Emmett created "Dixie" - one of the most popular songs to have emerged in the United States during the 19th century. During the Civil War, “Dixie” reinforced and strengthened the identity of the South. However, this was not intention of the song’s composer who was a loyal Unionist and, reportedly, disgusted by its southern popularity.