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God Bless America, a 2011 film written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, is a dark comedy that satirizes the present-day American values. The story revolves around a loveless, jobless, possibly terminally ill man and his 16-year-old female companion, who go on a killing spree against what they consider the stupidest, cruelest, and most ...
8 Νοε 2023 · Irving Berlin’s iconic song, “God Bless America,” holds a significant place in American history and culture. Written in 1918 and revised in 1938, this patriotic anthem has transcended time and continues to unify the nation through its powerful lyrics and emotional resonance.
10 Αυγ 2021 · Remarkably, the opening six-note melodic phrase of the song (on “God bless America…”) is identical to a melodic passage in a novelty song from 1906 about a Jewish musician known as the ...
21 Ιουν 2024 · Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” continues to be a powerful anthem that resonates with people of all generations. Its timeless message of hope, love, and gratitude for America serves as a reminder of the immense pride we feel for our homeland.
11 Μαΐ 2014 · On Nov. 11, 1938, Smith sang “God Bless America” as part of her Armistice Day broadcast (anniversary of the end of WWI). The song tapped into the national psyche, offering a kind of collective prayer for the unease over impending war.
Today, many Americans consider “God Bless America” an unofficial national anthem of the United States. The life of Irving Berlin is a uniquely American success story. He was born Israel Baline in the Jewish village of Tyumen, in a harsh region of Russia known as Siberia.
In 1940 Berlin established the God Bless America Fund, a trust that over the years has turned all income for the song over to the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. As the years passed, “God Bless America,” despite the objections of its creator, became our unofficial de facto national anthem.
