June 14, 1986
Nancy and I are both saddened by the news of Benny Goodman's death, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Benny's swing music came to symbolize the new energy of 20th-century America, and it helped us all through the Great Depression. It was a new and uniquely American sound that was as fresh as the land that inspired it. We all miss Benny but will forever remember his contributions to American life and music.
Date
06/14/1986