Question

Which folk singer was indicted for contempt of court following his hearing before the House Un-American Activities Committee?

a) Bob Dylan.
b) Pete Seeger.
c) Woody Guthrie.
d) Joan Baez.

Answer 1

Folk singer Pete Seeger was the one indicted for contempt of court following his hearing before the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Step-by-step explanation:

The folk singer who was indicted for contempt of court following his hearing before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was Pete Seeger. While Bob Dylan indeed became the voice of a generation and used his music as a catalyst for social change, especially with his opposition to the Vietnam War, it was Pete Seeger who faced indictment due to his stance during his appearance before HUAC. Seeger was subpoenaed by HUAC in 1955 and was later tried and convicted in 1961, although the conviction was ultimately overturned in 1962.