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: In August 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact.

"Plow Under" stands as a fascinating historical artifact of the American folk revival and radical political music. While it was abruptly buried by its own creators due to the shifting tides of World War II, the song remains a masterclass in how folk musicians utilize contemporary government policies and sharp satirical metaphors to construct powerful protest art. Plow Under, anti-war song lyrics Plow Under (Original Mix)

: On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany broke the pact and invaded the Soviet Union. : In August 1939, Nazi Germany and the

"Remember when the AAA, Killed a million hogs a day? Instead of hogs it's men today, Plow the fourth one under." The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) Plow Under, anti-war song lyrics : On June

: Following the pact, American Communists and fellow travelers adopted a staunchly isolationist, anti-war stance. They heavily criticized President Franklin D. Roosevelt's peacetime draft and any moves toward American intervention in the European conflict.

: To avoid hypocrisy and align with the new reality, The Almanac Singers and their associates physically raced to record shops to pull Songs for John Doe from the shelves. They even asked people who bought the records to return them.