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John Henry

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February 14, 1999

Daniel talks to historian Scott Nelson from William and Mary College in Virginia about the song "John Henry." The song tells the story of a railroad builder who dies building the railroads, but Nelson says at least one version of the song raises a curious question....why was John Henry buried at the White House? Nelson explains.

 
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