Walt Whitman

FAQ About Walt Whitman

Did Walt Whitman serve in the Civil War? Walt Whitman
25 days ago | beth

Did Walt Whitman serve in the Civil War?

Yes, Walt Whitman served as a volunteer nurse during the American Civil War. His experiences during the war deeply influenced his work, particularly visible in his poetry collection, Drum-Taps, which depicts the horrors and heroism of war and the shared human struggle.