{"id":3231,"date":"2024-11-08T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T00:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storiesofappalachia.com\/?p=3231"},"modified":"2024-11-08T12:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T16:12:26","slug":"the-legend-of-john-henry-the-steel-drivin-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storiesofappalachia.com\/?p=3231","title":{"rendered":"The Legend of John Henry, The Steel Drivin&#8217; Man"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, we tell the fascinating tale of John Henry, the legendary steel-driving man of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they explore the story of this American folk hero, a man of strength and determination who is said to have stood against the power of machines during the industrial revolution.<\/p>\n<p>From the Big Bend Tunnel in West Virginia to the comic book adaptations in the 21st century, John Henry&#8217;s story is woven into the fabric of American culture. 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