Posted on 05/11/2016 8:34:51 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever
The son of a rabbi, he was born MAY 11, 1888.
At 4-years-old, he immigrated with his family from Russia to New York.
Falling in love with America, he served as a U.S. infantry sergeant in World War I.
He later wrote some of the nation's most popular songs, including:
"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"; "Remember"; "Always"; "Alexander's Ragtime Band"; "There's No Business like Show Business"; and "Easter Parade."
Who was he?
Irving Berlin.
(Excerpt) Read more at campaign.r20.constantcontact.com ...
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130612/NONPROFITS/130619950/god-bless-america-wont-bless-boy-scouts
A joke my 5th grade teacher made way back when. Surprised she didn't launch into Jose, can you see?
INDEED! GOD HAS BLESSED AND IS BLESSING America!
THANK THEE LORD FOR THY BLESSINGS!
AMEN1
One of my most vivid childhood memories is that of my 2nd grade teacher, Louise Hutchinson, pounding out “America the Beautiful” EVERY morning on the piano in the classroom. Remember when each classroom had a piano? We would say the pledge of allegiance, then sing.
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