God Bless America

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Who

Irving Berlin, a Jewish immigrant songwriter from the Russian Empire, born Israel Beilin.

When

1918, revised 1938

Where

United States

"God Bless America" is one of the best-loved American patriotic songs, written by Irving Berlin in 1918 and revised into its famous form in 1938 for singer Kate Smith. Berlin was born Israel Beilin in the Russian Empire and came to New York as a child, his family fleeing anti-Jewish pogroms. He also wrote "White Christmas" and countless other American standards.

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.