Joe Hill

Joe Hill was a renowned labor activist and songwriter in the early 20th century, known for his powerful songs advocating workers’ rights and social justice. Born Joel Emmanuel Hägglund, he used "Joe Hill" as a pseudonym. His music became emblematic of the American labor movement, rallying workers to unite and fight for fair treatment. Hill’s life was marked by his activism, which ultimately led to his controversial execution in 1915 for murder—a charge many believed was politically motivated. Today, he is remembered as a symbol of workers' struggle and the power of song to inspire social change.