The Dust Bowl
In the 1930s, a severe drought hit the Great Plains of the United States, leading to a period of extreme dust storms and agricultural devastation. This environmental disaster became known as The Dust Bowl.
Farmers in the region were already struggling due to the economic challenges of the Great Depression. The drought exacerbated their difficulties, as crops withered and soil turned to dust.
Massive dust storms swept across the plains, causing widespread damage to farms and homes. The storms were so intense that they blocked out the sun and turned day into night.
The Dust Bowl had devastating effects on the environment and the economy of the region. Many farmers were forced to abandon their land and migrate to other parts of the country in search of work.
Efforts were made to combat the effects of the Dust Bowl, including soil conservation programs and the planting of windbreaks. These measures helped to stabilize the soil and prevent further erosion.
Although the Dust Bowl was a dark chapter in American history, it also served as a wake-up call about the importance of sustainable farming practices and environmental conservation.
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The Dust Bowl
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Made Up Tune
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Bobby Horton:
Writer
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Dobro
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Bobby Horton:
Writer
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Blue River
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Al Bryan:
Writer
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Shadows on the Marsh
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Give To the Wind Thy Fears
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Dan Nimmer:
Performer
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Shady Grove
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Dust Storm Disaster (The Great Dust Storm)
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Woody Guthrie:
Performer
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Dust Bowl Refugee
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Woody Guthrie:
Performer
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Dust Can't Kill Me
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Woody Guthrie:
Performer
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I Ain't Got No Home (In This World Anymore)
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Woody Guthrie:
Performer
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Do Re Mi
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Woody Guthrie:
Performer
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Going Down the Road (I Ain't Going To Be Treated This Way)
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So Long It's Been Good To Know Yuh (Dusty Old Dust)
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Struggle Blues
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Woody Guthrie:
Performer
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Hard Times
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After the Buffalo Hunt/Métis
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Peter Ostroushko:
Writer
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Dakota Themes
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Peter Ostroushko:
Writer
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Riding the River
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Pretty Polly
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Bobby Horton:
Traditional, arranged
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Shady Grove/I Will Arise
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Bobby Horton:
Traditional, arranged
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Claw Hammer Medley
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Medicine Bow
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Peter Ostroushko:
Writer
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Craggy Pinnacle
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Happy Days Are Here Again
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Impending Menace
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When Tomorrow Comes
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