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The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is an award given to a composer or performer for their lifetime contributions to popular music.
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Did George Gershwin win any special awards?
George Gershwin was immensely famous during his lifetime, but he doesn't seem to have won any awards. He and his brother Ira were nominated, in 1938, for an Academy Award for the best song in a film, "They Can't Take That Away From Me," from the movie "Shall We Dance?". In 1932 the musical play "Of Thee I Sing" won the Pulitzer Prize for the author and the lyricist, Ira Gershwin. George's music was passed over. There was no Pulitzer Prize in music until 1943.
How many siblings does george gershwin have?
George Gershwin had one sister; Francis Gershwin.
What was George Gershwins brothers name?
Ira Gershwin and Arthur Gershwin. He also had a sister, Frances Gershwin.
Who composed the music for the famous opera porgy and bess and the famous orchestral peice rhapsody in blues?
Who is The composer of "Rhapsody in Blue" George Gershwin
When was Pure Gershwin created?
Pure Gershwin was created in 1987.
Who is the Gershwin prize named after?
It's named for American composer George Gershwin.
Who is the recipient of the Gershwin Prize in 2010?
Paul McCartney
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UNICEF was awarded the noble peace prize in 1965
Where is the doctors without borders Nobel Peace Prize awarded?
The prize was awarded in Oslo, 1999.
When was Nelson Mandela awarded with the Nobel Prize?
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Nobel Peace Prize. I believe it's awarded in Oslo.
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how often is this awarded ?
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Desmond Tutu was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
Is the Nobel Peace Prize only awarded to one person?
No, the Nobel Peace Prize can be awarded to individuals or groups. In some cases, it has been awarded to organizations or even entire movements.
