The Gershwin legacy is extraordinary because George Gershwin died in 1937, but his music is as fresh and vital today as when he originally created it.
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Born:
September 7, 1956
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“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.”
“The American people need to know that money is being used effectively because frankly, the nation can't afford careless spending, no matter how well-intentioned.”