Sentences with phrase «great folk heroes»
Increasingly disillusioned with American politics and the government's abandonment of its poorest citizens, Guthrie was compelled to speak out, tirelessly crisscrossing the nation to entertain and advocate for the nation's poorest people with his songs, eventually earning himself a permanent place as one of America's great folk heroes.
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The folks who create great products are real heroes to me and I want to shout it from the rooftops.
JOHN HENRY (2000) U.S. Release Date: October 30, 2000 Director: Mark Henn Producer: Steven Keller Imaginatively told through words, music, and stylish visuals, «John Henry» celebrates the life and legend of a great American folk hero.
For instance: enjoying a great work of children's literature; learning about the country's founding and other key parts of American history; exploring the Greek myths; studying folk heroes; putting on a play; performing a concert; and figuring out how to get along with others.
There's even a Johnny Appleseed museum in Urbana, Ohio, which also operates a website offering plenty of great information about this American folk hero.