Sammy Davis, Jr.

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/sammy-davis-jr

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Sammy Davis, Jr. born?December 8, 1925
2. Where was Sammy Davis, Jr. born?Harlem, New York City, New York
3. What is the major awards and nominations?Grammy Award winner, Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award winner, Kennedy Center Honoree
4. What kinds of performances was Sammy Davis, Jr. famous for?Sammy was a singer, dancer, actor, comedian, and musician. He could also do impressions and play many instruments.
5. How did Sammy Davis, Jr. help soldiers during World War II?He performed for the U.S. Army, using his talents to lift the spirits of soldiers even though he faced racial prejudice.

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Cultural Icon: A person or thing that is widely recognized and admired for embodying the values or spirit of a particular culture.
Trailblazer: A person who makes a new track or path, or who is the first to do something.