Burl Ives (1909-1945) by Tavian Smalls

Career

TavianS — 2014-10-23 15:23:39 UTC

Burl Ives was an American actor and singer. As a singer Ives sang folk songs. As an actor Ives worked in comedies, dramas, voice work in theatre, television and motion pictures.

Impact on Society

TavianS — 2014-10-23 15:29:39 UTC

Ives has made a huge impact on society. HIs folk songs were ranged out for children through adults.

Accused Crimes (1950)

TavianS — 2014-10-23 15:47:38 UTC

Ives was was called out in the 1950 Red Channels pamphlet, a brochure that named 151 supposed Communists in the entertainment industry who should be avoided.

Reasons Of Charge

TavianS — 2014-10-23 15:49:38 UTC

Ives was charged of communism because of his relationship with the working class people. However , because of his cooperation with the House Unamerican Activities Committee, he was removed from the blacklist.