As a side piece of history, whenYankee Doodle Dandywas first released for its world premiere on Memorial Day, 1942 on Broadway, further special engagements were also scheduled around Independence Day (Cohan""s alleged birthdate).Nancy asked: "Where did you learn that rhyme?", then removed the scalpel from Kristen""s hand and hugged her.He introduces himself as George M.Cohan (pronounced Co-en), and is soon cleared for entry.He is greeted and escorted through the foyer of the White House by an elderly black butler (Clinton Rosemond): "We""ve been expecting you.Flaemmchen: I""m sure I don""t know.Why don""t you try it and find out?She rebuffed his continued advances and request to dance - curtly: "Not with strangers.