They were white musicians who were heavily influenced by jazz. Jazz quickly crossed racial lines and became popular throughout America.
Leon Bismark "Bix" Beiderbecke was an American jazz cornetist, pianist, and composer; one of the most influential jazz soloists of the 1920s.
Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. He was born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied his grandfather's wishes and took up music as a profession.
George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions encompassed both popular and classical genres.
Heated debate led to an overwhelming pro-secession vote. Georgia's declaration of causes made it clear: the defense of slavery was the primary cause for dissolving the Union. Future Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens warned the decision would lead to war.
