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Who died with a hammer in his hand?
John Henry.
How tall is John Henry Whitaker?
John Henry Whitaker is 6'.
When was John Henry Vivian born?
John Henry Vivian was born in 1785.
When was John Henry Haaren born?
John Henry Haaren was born in 1855.
When was John Henry Bremridge born?
John Henry Bremridge was born in 1926.
What did John Henry beat?
He beat a steam drill
Legendary American hero who raced the steam drill?
John Henry
Why is John Henry called the strongest man?
Because he won a contest by picking a barrel up over his headIf your talking about the John Henry folktale guy,he's the strongest man because he beat a steam drill machine
What legendary railroad worker supposedly challenged a steam drill to a duel?
John Henry
Was Stevie Wonder the legendary black man who was so strong?
I believe you are referring to John Henry. The legend is found in a folk song. John Henry hammered a drill used to place dynamite. The company brought in a steam hammer and John Henry went up against it in a contest. He won, but died when his heart gave out.
He was a legendary black man who was so strong that he could out work a steam drill.He died with a hammer in his hand.Who was he?
This description matches the folk hero John Henry, known for his strength and the legendary competition against a steam-powered drill to prove human strength over machinery. Legends say he died after the contest, with a hammer in his hand.
Why does Cap'n Tommy agree to the contest between John Henry and the steam engine?
Because Cap'n Tommy doesn't think John Henry will win and pushes him.
How did John Henry go against the steam powered hammer?
It was a race between John Henry and the steam powered hammer to see which could drill the most. John Henry used heavy two hammers in each hand and drilled two 7 ft. holes, while the steam powered hammer drilled one 9 ft. hole. John Henry won the competition.
What are 5 character traits that helped John Henry accomplish what he did?
John Henry was known for being determined, hardworking, fearless, strong, and competitive. These traits allowed him to accomplish remarkable feats, such as outperforming the steam drill in the legendary contest.
What invention helped John D Rockefeller?
The steam Drill
What year did John Henry die?
He did not die because he was old. He died because he was having a competition against a man and his steam drill. The man challenged John Henry. So,one afternoon, they had the competition on a hill. At first,the steam drill was beating John Henry, but John Henry had lightning in his eyes.He started pounding those steel nails into that ground with his sledgehammer! He went 14 feet but the steam drill went only 9. Then it broke down. But right when John Henry broke through to daylight and stepped out, he died because his heart could not take the strain of that final task. They say, that if you go into that tunnel in West Virginia and listen closely,you can still hear his sledgehammer pounding those nails into the ground. He was born and died with a hammer in his hand.
What has the author John Henry Kinealy written?
John Henry Kinealy has written: 'An elementary text-book on steam engines and boilers' -- subject(s): Steam-boilers, Steam-engines
