George M. Cohan, the son of Irish immigrants ... Cohan lost his battle with intestinal cancer. Cohan’s funeral, a Solemn Requiem Mass attended by thousands, was held at St. Patrick’s ...

On this day in 1936, the House Committee on the Library voted to award a Congressional Gold Medal to George M. Cohan. He became ... s Fifth Avenue. His funeral was held at St. Patrick’s ...

Also brightening the bustling plaza: The smile of legendary composer George M. Cohan. “He has a statue in Times Square,” Biner says. “It’s hard to miss.” Indeed, Cohan’s statue is ...

George M. Cohan, the son of Irish immigrants ... Cohan lost his battle with intestinal cancer. Cohan’s funeral, a Solemn Requiem Mass attended by thousands, was held at St. Patrick’s ...