God Bless America Short- Sleeve Shirt

"God Bless America" in an antique-looking font, with fancy scrollwork framing the text. An American flag and an old barn further embellish the design.

Irving Berlin wrote the famous song entitled "God Bless America" during WWI, intending to use it in a production he was working on. It was worded a bit differently than what we know today, as Berlin explains

"The original version was as follows: 'God Bless America /  land that I love / Stand beside her / And guide her /To the right with a light from above / Make her victorious on land and foam / God Bless America, my home sweet home.' It is obvious that the word 'right' had to be changed because in 1918 “guide her to the right” meant the right road. In 1938, there was a right and a left and it had a different significance. So in changing it the song was improved when I said 'stand beside her and guide her, thru the night with a light from above.' Then again, in 1918 it was written as a war song, which the phrase 'make her victorious on land and foam' indicates. In 1938, I didn’t want it to be a war song. I wanted it to be a song of peace. On Armistice Day, 1938, I spoke to Ted Collins [Smith’s manager] and he wanted a song for Kate Smith to sing on that program, where she introduced it."

The older I get the more I appreciate the beauty of the simple prayer, and more and more I see the need of God's blessings, too.

Select your favorite color from the relaxed-fit, comfy-soft and lightweight short-sleeve shirts. White is by Next Level Apparel and is 100% cotton. The others are by Bella + Canvas and are a blend of cotton and polyester.

The design is professionally printed on a glitter DTF transfer, with gold Heat Transfer Vinyl accents. I will heat-press the design to the shirt after receiving your order. Please allow 7-10 business days for the shirt to be completed before it is mailed.