Give My Regards To Broadway

George M. Cohan (1878-1942) was a very famous figure in the theater scene as a composer, playwright, actor, and producer.  Little Johnny Jones, his first big Broadway hit introduced his songs "Give My Regards To Broadway" and "The Yankee Doodle Boy". His statue in Times Square was put up in the 1960s in recognition of his musical contributions to the war effort through his songs, "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "Over There".

The 7-foot tall statue of the American composer sits on an 8-foot tall base with inscriptions including "Give My Regards to Broadway," "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway/Yankee-Doodle Boy," "You're a Grand Old Flag/Over There," and "Mary's a Grand Old Name/Harrigan".  It is a pretty tall landmark, and hard to miss! 

You can see the statue of George M Cohan in Duffy Square, which is the northern triangle of Times Square, located on Seventh Avenue, Duffy Square, was dedicated in 1937. It has been a magnet for tourists, a staging area for public rallies, and even the scene of victory celebrations. 

Who knew there was such history in Times Square!