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"F.D.R. Jones" (sometimes "Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones"; originally titled "Man of the Year") is a 1938 satirical song written by Harold Rome. It was first recorded and released as a single by Ella Fitzgerald in 1938 and was performed by Judy Garland in blackface in the 1941 musical picture Babes on Broadway .
Closely associated with Franklin D. Roosevelt's successful presidential campaign in 1932, the song gained prominence after a spontaneous decision by Roosevelt's advisers to play it at the 1932 Democratic National Convention: after a dirge-like version of Roosevelt's favorite song "Anchors Aweigh" had been repeated over and over, without enthusiasm, a participant reportedly shouted: "For God's ...
Songs about George Washington (2 P) Pages in category "Songs about presidents of the United States" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Originally titled "God Blessed America," one of the first draft verses of the song was a social commentary on wealth inequality and poverty, in which Guthrie sang, "One bright sunny morning in the ...
"Don't swap horses in midstream" – 1944 campaign slogan of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The slogan was also used by Abraham Lincoln in the 1864 election. "We are going to win this war and the peace that follows" – 1944 campaign slogan in the midst of World War II by Democratic president Franklin D. Roosevelt "Dewey or don't we" – Thomas E. Dewey
— Franklin D. Roosevelt "I believe the declaration that ‘all men are created equal’ is the great fundamental principle upon which our free institutions rest." — Abraham Lincoln
These are the most famous Abraham Lincoln quotes about life, leadership and democracy. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
Roosevelt had become a calypso fan in 1934 following the band's performances in New York City during 1934. [ 4 ] The song was covered by Ry Cooder in his 1971 album Into the Purple Valley , by Van Dyke Parks in his 1972 album Discover America , [ 5 ] [ 6 ] and performed in local skits.