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Part Two: How Woody Guthrie Turned Folk Music into a Weapon

Behind the Bastards

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Woody Guthrie's Political Evolution

This chapter explores Woody Guthrie's shifted perspective during World War II, particularly following the Soviet Union's invasion by Nazi Germany. It examines his transition towards patriotism, his contributions as a Merchant Marine, and the anti-fascist sentiments expressed in his music.

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