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The Gershwins

The Gershwins. Ira Gershwin. Born- December 6, 1896 Died- August 17, 1983 First lyricist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize Nominated three times for Academy Awards. George Gershwin. Born- September 26, 1898 Died- July 11, 1937 Received a special posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 1998.

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The Gershwins

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  1. The Gershwins

  2. Ira Gershwin • Born- December 6, 1896 • Died- August 17, 1983 • First lyricist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize • Nominated three times for • Academy Awards

  3. George Gershwin • Born- September 26, 1898 • Died- July 11, 1937 • Received a special posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 1998

  4. Together • Won a Pulitzer Prize for Of Thee I Sing • Congressional Gold Medal in 1985

  5. Songs • I Got Rhythm • Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off • Someone to Watch Over Me • Summertime • Swanee • They Can’t Take That Away From Me

  6. Opera • Porgy & Bess

  7. Musicals • Crazy For You • Of Thee I Sing

  8. Orchestral Pieces • An American in Paris • Rhapsody in Blue

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