Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. During his 60-year career he wrote an estimated 1,500 songs, including the scores for 19 Broadway shows and 18 Hollywood films. Many songs became popular themes and anthems, including "White Christmas", "There's No Business Like Show Business", and "God Bless America." Berlin wrote the patriotic song "God Bless America" in 1918 while serving in the U.S. Army at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York.