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- Joel Chandler Harris was born on December 9, 1848 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA. Joel Chandler was a writer, known for Song of the South (1946), Splash Mountain (1989) and Brer Rabbit and the Wonderful Tar Baby (1991). Joel Chandler was married to Esther LaRose. Joel Chandler died on July 3, 1908 in West End, Georgia, USA.
- SpouseEsther LaRose(1873 - July 3, 1908) (his death)
- Pictured on a 3¢ US postage stamp in the Famous Americans/Authors series, issued 9 December 1948.
- His home "The Wren's Nest" was once one of the most popular tourist attractions in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Once one of the most famous and popular authors ever read, Harris' work has practically disappeared from many bookshelves now because of his so-called "racist" depiction of his most famous literary character, the slave Uncle Remus. Likewise, because of the influence of political correctness, Disney has (presumably) permanently witheld its classic Uncle Remus film, "Song of the South", from television showings, theatrical re-releases, and any appearances on American video.
- Was reportedly the favorite author of then-President Theodore Roosevelt's children, which resulted in his being invited to visit the First Family at the White House in 1906.
- God-father of actress Margaret Dumont.
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