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song by Cohan
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"Over There" is a patriotic song written by George M. Cohan in 1917, during World War I. Cohan, a renowned American actor, composer, and playwright, was famous for his patriotic and nostalgic musical comedies. The song quickly became a popular anthem, evoking the spirit of American involvement in the war. Cohan also penned other enduring tunes such as "Yankee Doodle Boy" and "You're a Grand Old Flag". His contributions to American theater and popular music earned him the nicknames "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "the man who owned Broadway". In recognition of "Over There," Congress authorized a special medal for Cohan in 1940.12

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