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STRICTLY AMERICAN, By
Ross Princiotto
Apple Pie: It is said that nothing is more American as Apple Pie. Where
did the phrase start? Perhaps it started in our New England Colonies.
There apples are found at any meal.
Yes, apple pie with a slice of cheese is so good, of course, for
breakfast. All kinds of pies were made with tarts or fritters. Check
this saying out. “An apple pie without the cheese is a kiss without the
squeeze”
Cheeseburger: Believe it or not, but the cheeseburger is the quite
essential American food. It is rapid food, a meal on a bun tastes
champion with Monterey Jack, Swiss, cheddar or American. True it
possesses a high fat content, it still remains a favorite at McDonald’s
where billions have been sold.
The Gas Station: The first gas station opened in Pittsburg, Pa. in
1913. At first only 30 gallons were sold that day, but it caught on
quickly. Motorists could get gas, an oil check and a cold soda.
Popularity caught on Pronto!
Irving Berlin: No one is more American in music than Mr. Berlin. He
came to America from Siberia in 1893. He made money singing for pennies
in the streets and the saloons. Do you remember the popular
“Alexander’s Ragtime Band”? Apparently he made history with his
musicals. Remember “Annie Get Your Gun”? All about Annie Oakley. His
songs expressed the American Spirit. “God Bless America” sung often by
Kate Smith. Irving received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his
plethora music contributions.
Sergeant Alvin Cullum York: One of the greatest heroes of World 1 was
Sergeant York. He tried to avoid the war because of his religious
belief. York was raised in the hill country of Tennessee. He was
considered the best shot around. He possessed sharpshooter skills even
though he was known as having a reputation for drinking and for
carousing. Yet York’s sharpshooting skills became a “strike with
wonder” indeed. Film great Gary Cooper portrayed the role of the WWI
hero, a true American.
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