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The Grand Ole Opry House has seen the likes of Hank Williams, The Carter Family, Patsy Cline, and even President Richard Nixon perform on its stage in Nashville, Tennessee.  On March 16, 1974, the new Grand Ole Opry House was dedicated.  President Richard Nixon spoke at the festivities, which fell on the same date as Mrs. Nixon’s birthday. 
At the request of the Grand Ole Opry’s Roy Acuff, aka the King of Country Music, President Nixon played “Happy Birthday” on the piano for the First Lady.  Nixon also played “My Wild  Irish Rose” and “God Bless America.”
During some onstage banter, Mr. Acuff asked if Nixon was a member of the musician’s union, otherwise the Opry  might catch grief from the other performers. Fortunately, Nixon declared he  was an honorary member of the union in New York City.
Happy National Piano Month!
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The Grand Ole Opry House has seen the likes of Hank Williams, The Carter Family, Patsy Cline, and even President Richard Nixon perform on its stage in Nashville, Tennessee.  On March 16, 1974, the new Grand Ole Opry House was dedicated.  President Richard Nixon spoke at the festivities, which fell on the same date as Mrs. Nixon’s birthday. 

At the request of the Grand Ole Opry’s Roy Acuff, aka the King of Country Music, President Nixon played “Happy Birthday” on the piano for the First Lady.  Nixon also played “My Wild Irish Rose” and “God Bless America.”

During some onstage banter, Mr. Acuff asked if Nixon was a member of the musician’s union, otherwise the Opry might catch grief from the other performers. Fortunately, Nixon declared he was an honorary member of the union in New York City.

Happy National Piano Month!

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