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The First Performance of “White Christmas”

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The Birth of an Iconic Christmas Classic

This chapter details the first performance of 'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby in 1941 and its emotional significance during World War II. It also chronicles Crosby's rise to fame, his collaboration with Irving Berlin, and the song's lasting impact, culminating in an Oscar win.

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