Kate Smith sang Irving Berlin’s patriotic song for the first time on radio in 1938 then shot up in popularity in “This is the Army (Mr. Jones)“. It was released on August 14, 1943.
The setting for the movie was Hitler conquering European countries then Pearl Harbor was attacked.
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Absolutely love it, Koji! 🙂
Happy 4th!
No one can beat Kate!!
Yup!!!
America is still America, a work in progress a symbol of hope and promise. God bless America.
I hope so!
Beautiful Koji! God Bless America! And thank you Kate!!!
And Irving Berlin!