Hank Fort (née Hankins, 1908–1973) was an American singer and songwriter of the mid 20th century. She composed over 400 songs, including tracks recorded by Petula Clark ("Put Your Shoes On, Lucy") and The Andrews Sisters, Patty Montana, Betsy Gay ("I Didn't Know the Gun Was Loaded")and "Written Guarantee" recorded by Betty Garrett and Larry Parks. One of her songs, "Look With Pride On Our Flag", was played at the second inauguration of Richard Nixon in 1973. In 1935 she established a dancing school in Nashville called "Fortnightly" which became a milestone for generations of youngsters coming of age to learn ballroom dancing and proper manners. It remained in existence nearly a quarter-century.