The Great Centennial Character Song. George Washington
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Composed by George Ware. Arranged by Herbert Hersey. Portraits, National Emblems, Symbols, Hats, Writing materials, Swords, Flags, Cherry trees, Fathers & children. Lester S. Levy Collection. 7 pages. Published by Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries (LV.13242).The Great Centennial Character Song. George Washington. Words & Music by George Ware. Adapted by Herbert Hersey. Published 1875 by John F. Perry & Co., 538 Washington St. in Boston. Composition of medley based on popular tunes Paddy's Journey to the Moon, Bright Star of Hope; Try a little Dancing, Ware, You Never Miss the Water, Uncle Tom, No Home but has a Darling there, Tara's Hall; includes with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, National Emblems, Symbols, Hats, Writing materials, Swords, Flags, Cherry trees, Fathers & children. First line reads "I'm going to tell you a story, a tale known to every child.".
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