Irving Berlin
American composer and lyricist
Born on: May 11, 1888Died on: September 22, 1989
Aged: 101 years 134 days (1216 months)
Birth Sign: Taurus
Irving Berlin was a Russian-born American songwriter. 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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