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the surprising history of an iconic song

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God bless America
Sheryl Kaskowitz
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An edition of God bless America (2013)

God bless America

the surprising history of an iconic song

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The song 'God Bless America' has come to inhabit our collective consciousness. This book tells the fascinating story behind the song, from its composition in 1918 by Irving Berlin, to its first performance by Kate Smith in 1938, to its post 9/11 popularity.

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Oxford University Press
Language
English

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Subjects
God bless America (Berlin, Irving), Politisches Lied, MUSIC, Printed Music, General, Berlin, irving, 1888-1989, Patriotic music
People
Irving Berlin (1888-1989)
Places
USA

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God Bless America: the Surprising History of an Iconic Song
2013, Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Cover of: God bless America
God bless America: the surprising history of an iconic song
2013, Oxford University Press
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Table of Contents

Introduction : something more than a song
As the storm clouds gather : origin myths and hidden battles
Grateful that we're far from there : Irving Berlin, Kate Smith, and the forging of an interventionist anthem
Land that I love : early embrace, critique, and backlash
Through the night (to the right) : the evolution of a conservative anthem
My home sweet home : commemoration, coercion, and commerce after 9/11
My home sweet home (plate) : baseball and "God bless America"
Coda : as we raise our voices : the place of communal singing.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
782.42/1599
Library of Congress
ML410.B499 K37 2013eb, ML410.B499K37 2013, ML410.B499 K37 2013

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1 online resource

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Open Library
OL28391020M
ISBN 10
019991978X, 0199919771, 0199345597
ISBN 13
9780199919789, 9780199919772, 9780199345595
LCCN
2012046073
OCLC/WorldCat
843880745, 818985628

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