James Franciscus Thorpe (Sac and Fox (Sauk): Wa-Tho-Huk, translated as “Bright Path”;[4] May 22 or 28,[2] 1887 – March 28, 1953)[5] was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe became the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States. Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, Read More
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Woody Guthrie’s Childhood Home Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (/ˈɡʌθri/; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter, who is considered one of the most significant figures in American western folk music. His music, including songs, such as “This Land Is Your Land“, has inspired several generations both politically and musically.[1][2][3] Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children’s songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Read More