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Members of Congress sing God Bless America as a 100th birthday salute to Irving Berlin



Members of Congress sing God Bless America as a 100th birthday salute to Irving Berlin

Rep. Jim Jeffords, R-VT (back to camera) leads members of Congress outside on the Capitol steps in a 100th birthday salute to songwriter Irving Berlin on May 18, 1988. The lawmakers were offering their rendition of “God Bless America.” At center with hands clasped is House Speaker Jim Wright. (UPI Photo/Leighton Mark/Files)

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