2. MUSIC
Bebop- New genre in the 40’s. Combined
rhythm and blues
Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington,
and Benny Goodmen…famous vocalists
Lots of songs were about the war
3. SONGS TO DO WITH THE WAR
“Thisland is your land” "If you love your Uncle Sam,
bring em home. Bring em home...”
“Bring em home”. “this land was made for you and
me”
“War” “War, I despise because it means destruction of
innocent lives / War means tears to thousands of
mothers eyes / when their sons go to fight and lose
their lives”
4. RADIO
Children cartoons were converted into
radio shows
Popular hosts Jack Benny, Bob Hope,
Costello, Abbot
Unique styles of shows made them
recognizable
5. BROADWAY
Broadway was created before the 40’s but never
caught on until the early 40’s
Something for the boys”, “State of the Art”, and “Lady
in the Dark”
Lots of the shows and musicals were about the war
