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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joe_Hill_(activist)Joe Hill (activist) - Wikipedia

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   Joe Hill (October 7, 1879 – November 19, 1915), born Joel Emmanuel Hägglund and also known as Joseph Hillström, was a Swedish-American labor activist, songwriter, and member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW, familiarly called the "Wobblies").

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Joe-HillJoe Hill | Folk singer, Labor activist, Union leader | Britannica

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   Joe Hill was a Swedish-born American songwriter and organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW); his execution for an alleged robbery-murder made him a martyr and folk hero in the radical American labour movement. Born into a conservative Lutheran family, all of whom were amateur.

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4. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › singingLabor activist and singer Joe Hill sentenced to death

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   Nov 16, 2009 · 1914. Labor activist and singer Joe Hill sentenced to death. Convicted of murder on meager evidence, the singing Wobbly Joe Hill is sentenced to be executed in Utah. A native of Sweden who...

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   Why is Joe Hill a popular anthem?

   • With its powerful lyrics and evocative melody, “Joe Hill” has become an anthem for labor rights, justice, and solidarity. The song tells the story of Joe Hill, a labor activist and member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

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   How did Joe Hill impact the labor movement?

   • “Joe Hill” has had a profound impact on the labor movement, serving as a rallying cry for workers’ rights. The song became an anthem for labor activists, inspiring them to continue fighting for fair treatment, improved working conditions, and better wages.

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   Did Joe Hill die?

   • Kevin Moloney for The New York Times At Woodstock, Joan Baez sang a famous folk ballad celebrating Joe Hill, the itinerant miner, songwriter and union activist who was executed by a Utah firing squad in 1915. “I never died, said he” is the song’s refrain. Hill’s status as a labor icon and the debate about his conviction certainly never died.

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6. wagingnonviolence.org › 2015/11/100-years-later-5100 years later: 5 timeless lessons from Joe Hill | Waging ...

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   Nov 19, 2015 · Born in Sweden on October 7, 1879 as Joel Emmanuel Hägglund, Joe Hill left behind a legacy of activist songs as well as innumerable words to live, and die, by. In fact, when the deputy who was directing the firing squad at Hill’s execution said to his men “Ready, aim,” Hill shouted out “Fire, go on and fire!” — calling the shots until the end.

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   Aug 27, 2011 · Aug. 26, 2011. At Woodstock, Joan Baez sang a famous folk ballad celebrating Joe Hill, the itinerant miner, songwriter and union activist who was executed by a Utah firing squad in 1915. “I...

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9. www.americanswedish.org › exhibitions › workersWorkers of the World, Awaken! The Life and Legacy of Joe Hill

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   Sep 7, 2015 · 09.04.16. Join us for Sweden's National Day! Workers of the World, Awaken! The Life and Legacy of Joe Hill. Celebrate the spirit of Labor Day by learning more about Joe Hill (born Joel Emmanuel Hägglund), the Swedish-American labor activist, songwriter, cartoonist, and member of the Industrial Workers of the World.

10. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-joeThe Meaning Behind The Song: Joe Hill by Pete Seeger

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    Apr 20, 2024 · Joe Hill, born Joel Emmanuel Hägglund, was a Swedish-American labor activist and songwriter. He played a significant role in the labor movements of the early 20th century, particularly as a member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).