Born May 3rd 1919, Pete Seeger is 87 today!
“…Well, I have worked at many things, and my main profession is a student of American folklore, and I make my living as a banjo picker-sort of damning, in some people’s opinion.” — Pete Seeger in response to a question from the House Unamerican Activities Committee, August 18, 1955
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