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Carl Sandburg

Carl Sandburg . Born in Galesburg, Illinois, on January 6, 1878. Carl, called "Charlie" by the family, was born the second of seven children. A year later the Sandburgs sold the small cottage in favor of a larger house in Galesburg . Pictures . These are pictures of Carl Sandburg.

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Carl Sandburg

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  1. Carl Sandburg • Born in Galesburg, Illinois, on January 6, 1878. • Carl, called "Charlie" by the family, was born the second of seven children. A year later the Sandburgs sold the small cottage in favor of a larger house in Galesburg.

  2. Pictures • These are pictures of Carl Sandburg

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  4. Cool Facts • After encountering several august Johnson’s in his job for the railroad, the Sandburg's father renamed the family. • Carl left school at the age of thirteen to work odd jobs, from laying bricks to dishwashing, to help support his family. • The elder Sandburg, a blacksmith's helper for the nearby Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, purchased a three-room cottage at in 1873.

  5. Cool Facts • His experiences working and traveling greatly influenced his writing and political views.

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