John Henry
Because his story is shared via song, skeptics suggest that John Henry was never real to begin with. As the lyrics go, John Henry is revered for challenging a steam drill to see who can work quicker. John wins the challenge, but dies from exhaustion. The song helped to build unity when people feared that steam drills would take their jobs. Other than that, there is no recollection of a real John Henry or the story itself.
John Henry
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