Explain some of the connections between Woody Guthrie

1. Explain some of the connections between Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. 2. Explain how and why Pete Seeger might be seen as a “misunderstood patriot.” 3. Focusing on examples from Pete Seeger: The Power of Song, explain the significance of one (or more) of the following, as it pertains to Pete Seeger: -Charles Seeger (Pete’s father) -The Almanac Singers -Pete Seeger’s wife, Toshi, used to say, “if only Peter would chase women instead of causes I’d have an excuse to leave him.” What did she mean by this? -Rioting in Peakskill, NY -The Weavers -H.U.A.C. (House Un-American Activities Committee) -How to Play the Five-String Banjo -Pete Seeger’s contributions to the promotion and preservation of folk music -Newport Folk Festival -Hootenanny TV show versus Pete Seeger’s Rainbow Quest TV series -“We Shall Overcome” -“The Big Muddy” -The Johnny Cash TV Show -The sloop Clearwater

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Benjamin Filene, Romancing the Folk: Public Memory & American Roots Music: Chapter 5: Performing the Folk: Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan (pp. 183-232)

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