Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 26 minutes ago

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Meet Irving Berlin, one of America’s most famous songwriters! Born in a small village in Russia, he moved to the United States as a young boy and grew up in New York City. Even though he had little money and no formal music training, he went on to write songs that became part of American history, like "God Bless America" and "White Christmas." His music brought hope during hard times and joy during celebrations. Learn how Irving Berlin’s love for music and his new country helped him create songs that people still sing today!

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