During the presidential primaries of 1940, I received a request from the Democratic National Committee to sing God Bless America before the speeches. (Kate Smith)

During the presidential primaries of 1940, I received a request from the Democratic National Committee to sing God Bless America before the speeches.

Kate Smith

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