Paul Stookey

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/paul-stookey

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1. When was Paul Stookey born?December 30, 1937
2. Where was Paul Stookey born?Oakland, California
3. Who is Paul Stookey?Paul Stookey is a singer who helped form the famous 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. He still makes music and helps people today.
4. What songs did Peter, Paul and Mary sing?The trio sang popular songs like "If I Had a Hammer" and "Blowin' in the Wind," which became anthems for peace and civil rights.

Folk Revival: A resurgence of interest in traditional folk music, particularly prominent in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Social Conscience: An awareness of and concern for the problems and injustices in society.
Counterculture: A subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society.