Brought to the White House to receive a Congressional Gold Medal from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Broadway legend George M. Cohan (James Cagney) reflects on his life and being born on 4th of July.

About Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942):
Legendary actor James Cagney stars in the role for which he won an Academy Award—the life of singer, dancer and songwriter George M. Cohan, a true Yankee Doodle Dandy.

This nonstop musical tour de force sings, dances and celebrates the life and career of a music man who lifted a nation, the first entertainer awarded the United States Congressional Medal of Honor for his contribution to morale.

From his early days as a vaudeville performer to his stardom on Broadway, Cohan composed the songs that defined his generation, including "Over There," "Give My Regards to Broadway," "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "Yankee Doodle Dandy."

OSCAR WINNER:
Best Actor James Cagney
Best Score
Best Sound

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