"Drum Beats" by the American poet Walt Whitman is a collection of poems written under the influence of the events of the Civil War in the USA. In his poems, the author describes the tragedy of war, the loss of life, the pain of separation, but at the same time he conveys the spirit of solidarity and togetherness of the American people. The poet uses the image of drum beats as a symbol of war and mobilization. "Drumbeats" is an important work that not only reflects historical events, but also calls for peace, unity and memory of the victims of war.