John Henry is an American folk hero. An African American freedman, he is said to have worked as a "steel-driving man"—a man tasked with hammering a steel drill into a rock to make holes for explosives to blast the rock in constructing a railroad tunnel. The story of John Henry is told in a classic blues folk. .
According to legend, John Henry's prowess as a steel driver was measured in a race against a , a race that he won. .
The historical accuracy of many of the aspects of the John Henry legend are subject to debate. According to researcher , the actual John Henry was born in. .
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The tale of John Henry has been used as a symbol in many cultural movements, including and the .
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