1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
EMMETT, DANIEL DECATUR (1815-1904), American songwriter, was born at Mount Vernon, Ohio. He started the " negro minstrel " performances, which from 1842 onwards became so popular in America and England, and he composed a number of songs which had a great temporary vogue. He is remembered particularly as the writer of the famous Southern war-song " Dixie," which he composed in 1859.
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