Honored By President Bush
As a supporter of the Republican Party, Doris Day undoubtedly received plenty of attention from several high-ranking people. Her animal rescue efforts did not go unnoticed, and it led to the Presidential Medal of Freedom that George W. Bush bestowed upon her in 2004. Of course, we are sure that it must have been an incredible honor to receive the highest civilian award!
Magical Film Debut
She debuted on the big screen in 1948 as she took the place of Betty Hutton on the set of Romance on the High Seas. Day’s performance of It’s Magic was so good that the producers must have thought they hit the jackpot with the casting choice. The songwriter, Jule Styne, actually recommended Day for the part as he has been a fan since he heard her perform Embraceable You. Do you think she had any idea how famous she was about to become?