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Irving Berlin, "GOD BLESS AMERICA"
Irving Berlin (b. Israel Beilin, May 11, 1888–Sept. 22, 1989) American composer & lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Born in Imperial Russia, Berlin arrived in the U.S. at the age of five. In his 60-year career he wrote an est. 1,500 songs, scores for 20 original Broadway shows & 15 original Hollywood films. His songs were nominated 8 times for Academy Awards & the most popular incl. "Easter Parade", "White Christmas", "Happy Holiday", "Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)", & "There's No Business Like Show Business". His Broadway musical & 1943 film, 'This is the Army,' incl. R. Reagan & Kate Smith who sang Berlin's "God Bless America" 1st performed in 1938. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irving_Berlin
