Woody Guthrie

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Woody Guthrie born?July 14, 1912
2. Where was Woody Guthrie born?Okemah, Oklahoma, USA
3. When did Woody Guthrie die?October 3, 1967 (age 55)
4. What is the career?Singer-songwriter, composer, radio personality, and writer
5. What is the related topics?American folk music, Dust Bowl, labor movement, political activism, protest songs

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