I Hear America Singing Trivia

Walt Whitman's got his own mall in Huntington, New York. We think he'd love it.
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Whitman was a totally shameless self-promoter. He wrote anonymous reviews (glowing, of course) of his own book, Leaves of Grass. (Source.)

Whitman has inspired tons of American poets. For a start, check out Langston's Hughes "I, Too, Sing America" and Carl Sandburg's "Chicago." Seems like Hughes has got something to say to Mr. Whitman, while Sandburg outright digs his style. (Source.) (Source.)