Anonymous  by Carl Sandburg

John Henry
This site features information about John Henry as well as an audio version of the ballad. As you review the site, listen to "John Henry," sung by Noel Tenney and think about Tenney’s style or manner of expression. Then view the stamp that the U.S. Postal Service issued to commemorate John Henry. Create your own postage stamp to honor the man, the legend, or the ballad.

The American Academy of Poets: Carl Sandburg
According to the biography found here, Sandburg’s fame as a poet grew from his "free verse poems celebrating industrial and agricultural America, American geography and landscape, and the American common people." In what way does the excerpt from "The People, Yes" celebrate the American people? Record your answer in the Web Links Activity Log.