God Bless America Origin Traced To Irving Berlin 1918 Revival

God Bless America Origin Traced To Irving Berlin 1918 Revival
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God Bless America Origin Traced To Irving Berlin 1918 Revival

Irving Berlin’s "God Bless America" began as a World War I–era tune and became a defining American anthem in 1938 when Kate Smith brought a revised version to radio, later appearing in the 1943 film This Is the Army; the song’s history weaves together wartime gratitude, national celebration, controversy over performances, and ongoing debates about...