George M. Cohan

One of the treasures of New England is the entertainer, George M. Cohan, whose birthday we celebrate during the time of the Independence Day celebration.

Mr. Cohan was born in Providence, RI, and he was part of a family of entertainers. Over the years he wrote a number of patriotic and other songs - approximately 500 songs altogether.

For more information about George M. Cohan, please visit:

George M. Cohan In America's Theater

Wikipedia: George M. Cohan

Here is old-time recording artist Bill Murray singing George M. Cohan's "Yankee Doodle Boy" in a 1906 recording: