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Irving Berlin was a Russian-born American songwriter and composer. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Berlin received numerous honors including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Gerald R. Ford in 1977. The broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite stated he "helped write the story of this country, capturing the best of who we are and the dreams that shape our lives".

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Irving Berlin

American composer and lyricist (1888–1989)

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Occupation: composer, pianist, songwriter, screenwriter
Citizenship: United States, Russian Empire
Born: May 11, 1888
Died: September 22, 1989

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