Sheet Music, "You're A Grand Old Flag"

 
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Sheet Music, "You're A Grand Old Flag"
Sheet Music, "You're A Grand Old Flag"
Sheet Music, "You're A Grand Old Flag"
Sheet Music, "You're A Grand Old Flag"

Sheet Music, "You're A Grand Old Flag"

Object number2017.043.66
Date1906
Associated LocationNew York City, New York
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions13 3/4 × 10 11/16 in. (34.9 × 27.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSheet music for "You're A Grand Old Flag." The song, a spirited march written by George M. Cohan, is a tribute to the American flag. In addition to obvious references to the flag, it incorporates snippets of other popular songs, including one of his own. Cohan wrote it in 1906 for his stage musical George Washington, Jr. Published by F.A. Mills of New York in 1906.
    The cover is blue with stars, and red and white stripes. There is a picture of a presumed young George Washington. The name Fannie Thurman is hand written a top of the photo.
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