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     • A: Singer Lee Greenwood never served in the military. During the Vietnam War era, young men were eligible to be drafted for military service. But Greenwood received a hardship deferment and was not drafted.
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   Why did Lee Greenwood make a 'proud to be an American' Book?

   • Lee Greenwood turned the song into a children's book, Proud to Be an American, in 2015. In addition to using the lyrics, the patriotic tome draws inspiration from the singer's own childhood. The illustrations show a child being raised by grandparents, not parents, because that is how Greenwood was raised.

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   What happened to Lee Greenwood?

   • In 1995, Greenwood took a break from his touring schedule to spend more time with his family. In his time off, he elected to build a theater in Sevierville, Tennessee, and in April 1996, the Lee Greenwood Theater opened its doors. This gave Greenwood the opportunity to perform daily shows, in addition to being with his family.

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   Where did Lee Greenwood Affair come from?

   • The band, which changed its name later to Lee Greenwood Affair, played mostly pop music and appeared mostly in casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1969, he joined the Chester Smith Band and had his first television appearance. A short time later, he worked with the country musician Del Reeves.

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   When did Lee Greenwood start a band?

   • Greenwood founded his first band, The Apollos, in 1962. The band, which changed its name later to Lee Greenwood Affair, played mostly pop music and appeared mostly in casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1969, he joined the Chester Smith Band and had his first television appearance.

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3. www.snopes.com › fact-check › lee-greenwoodDid 'God Bless the USA' Composer Lee Greenwood Flee to Canada ...

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   Nov 5, 2001 · It didn’t take long for the rumor to begin that Greenwood, who was reaping acclaim (and royalties) for his modern-day American anthem, was actually a draft dodger who fled the USA for Canada...

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   Oct 3, 2003 · — M.B., Newport NewsA: Singer Lee Greenwood never served in the military. During the Vietnam War era, young men were eligible to be drafted for military service. But Greenwood received […]

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6. www.militarytimes.com › a-nation-of-draft-dodgersA nation of draft dodgers - Military Times

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   Feb 1, 2021 · A nation of draft dodgers. By Dennis Laich. Feb 1, 2021. American flags are placed at each headstone in the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day ...

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7. www.songfacts.com › facts › lee-greenwoodGod Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood - Songfacts

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   Spyder from Someplace, Md Irony stabs deep, I've heard that Lee Greenwood was a draft dodger. Tiffany from Dover, Fl It's one of my favorite patriotic songs! see more comments. God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position.

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8. carglassadvisor.com › did-lee-greenwood-dodge-theDid Lee Greenwood Dodge the Draft? Unveiling the Truth Behind ...

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   Dec 19, 2023 · Based on the available evidence, it seems improbable that Lee Greenwood dodged the draft or evaded his military service during the Vietnam War era. While rumors and accusations may persist, Greenwood’s claims of a legitimate deferment based on his marriage and family responsibilities align with the practices and regulations of the time.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lee_GreenwoodLee Greenwood - Wikipedia

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   Lee Greenwood. Melvin Lee Greenwood [1] (born October 27, 1942) [2] is an American country music singer-songwriter and saxophonist. [3] Active since 1962, he has released more than 20 major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the Billboard country music charts. Greenwood is known for his patriotic signature song " God Bless the ...

10. www.military.com › history › lee-greenwood-interviewLee Greenwood Interview | Military.com

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    Sep 2, 2017 · Lee Greenwood Interview. “From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee…”. And so begins "God Bless the U.S.A.”, the American anthem penned by Lee Greenwood, country music ...