Richard Nixon: “Now, Duke Ellington is ageless, but would you all stand and sing…”

On the recordApril 28, 1969

Now, Duke Ellington is ageless, but would you all stand and sing 'Happy Birthday' to him.

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Republican · California

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Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Duke Ellington.

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Richard Nixon: “Now, Duke Ellington is ageless, but would you all stand and sing 'Happy Birthday' to him.”